TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Inchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%50.7%
Age6 yr28 yr
Price£42.95£60.43
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

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 £60.

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 £60.43)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£60.43 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) 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 Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Malt ExtractOld WoodToasted

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