TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 917) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 917) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
DistilleryThompson Bros.Mannochmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%48.5%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£42.95£69.95
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 917) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 917) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 917) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £42.95)
  • 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 Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 917) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

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

NuttyTobacco

Only Mannochmore 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 917) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Dried FruitOld Wood

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