TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)
Glen Grant
£71
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51.7% |
| Age | 6 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £71.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £71.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £71.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.45 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy TB/BSW?
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)