TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Strathclyde 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Strathclyde 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Strathclyde
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr24 yr
Price£42.95£71.56
Rating5.00/55.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Strathclyde 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value70/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £72.

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
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £71.56)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathclyde 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.56 vs £42.95)

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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Strathclyde 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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