TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) (56.1%)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) (56.1%)
DistilleryThompson Bros.GlenAllachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%56.1%
Age6 yr9 yr
Price£42.95£68.58
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) (56.1%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) (56.1%)

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 £68.58)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) (56.1%)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£68.58 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 Glenallachie?

Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) (56.1%) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

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

NuttyTobacco

Only Glenallachie 9 Year Old 2014 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) (56.1%)

Vanilla

Explore more