TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Linkwood 13 Years Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Linkwood 13 Years Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Linkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%56.8%
Age6 yr13 yr
Price£42.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Linkwood 13 Years Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 13 Years Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 13 Years Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 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 £39.95)

Linkwood 13 Years Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 13 Years Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Linkwood 13 Years Old 2008 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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