TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)
Cragganmore
£41
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Cragganmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60.6% |
| Age | 6 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £40.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling) is better value at £41 vs £43.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £40.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£40.95 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.6%) — may need water
- −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 Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling) 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
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 (Bladnoch Bottling)