TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£42
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Douglas Laing |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £41.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 vs £43.
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)
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £41.52)
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.52 vs £42.95)
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 Probably?
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)