TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Cambus 25 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Cambus 25 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Cambus
★ 5.00
£70
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Cambus 25 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Cambus |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 50.1% |
| Age | 6 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Cambus 25 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Cambus 25 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £70.
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 £69.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Cambus 25 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 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 Cambus?
Cambus 25 Year Old – Batch 5 (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
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Cambus 25 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)