TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Loch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%62.8%
Age6 yr16 yr
Price£42.95£53.95
Rating5.00/54.67/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value86/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £54.

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 £53.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£53.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

ToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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