TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
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 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Glen Elgin
£31
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Glen Elgin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £30.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £31 vs £43.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £30.95)
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£30.95 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (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
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)