TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Glen Keith
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%51.5%
Age6 yr20 yr
Price£42.95£56.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value89/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £56.14)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£56.14 vs £42.95)

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 Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Nutty

Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyTobacco

Only Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

ToastedMalt ExtractVanillaOld Wood

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