TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10465) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10465) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Craigellachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%48.4%
Age6 yr15 yr
Price£42.95£56.64
Rating5.00/55.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10465) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value88/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10465) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £57.

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 £56.64)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10465) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.64 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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10465) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

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

Cooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Craigellachie 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 10465) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

ToastedMalt ExtractDried Fruit

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