TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory
Linkwood
£67
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 6 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £67.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory
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 £67.
For beginners: Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 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 £67.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£67.45 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory