TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Loch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%46%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£31.32
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling) is better value at £31 vs £43.

For beginners: Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling) 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 £31.32)

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.32 vs £42.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Loch?

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

FragantVanillaOilyFresh Fruit

Where to buy

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Loch Lomond Single Grain (old bottling)

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