TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Linkwood 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 803839 & 803840) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Linkwood 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 803839 & 803840) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Linkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr10 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 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 803839 & 803840) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 803839 & 803840) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 803839 & 803840) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £43.

For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 803839 & 803840) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 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 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 803839 & 803840) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • 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 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 803839 & 803840) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 803839 & 803840) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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