TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Inchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%50.5%
Age6 yr14 yr
Price£42.95£54.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value55/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £55.

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 £54.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Cooked FruitHoney

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

SherriedNuttyTobacco

Only Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ToastedMalt ExtractVanilla

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