TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
Cambus
★ 4.00
£55
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Cambus |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 51.6% |
| Age | 6 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £55.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £55.
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 £55.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£55.45 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Cambus?
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch) 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 Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)