TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Glen Elgin 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Glen Elgin 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Elgin
£54
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Glen Elgin 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Glen Elgin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 6 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £53.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Elgin 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Elgin 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £54.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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 £53.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Elgin 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£53.95 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 Glen?
Glen Elgin 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Glen Elgin 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)