TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
£56
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £55.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £56.
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 £55.8)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£55.8 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)