TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Glen Garioch
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr19 yr
Price£42.95£69.16
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £69.

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 £69.16)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.16 vs £42.95)
  • 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 Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (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

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Glen Garioch 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 142) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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