TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Glenlossie
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr8 yr
Price£42.95£36.95
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £37 vs £43.

For beginners: Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 £36.95)

Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)

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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Glenlossie 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13790) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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