TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
£63
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 55.3% |
| Age | 6 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £63.
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 £62.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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