TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Loch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%52.8%
Age6 yr15 yr
Price£42.95£49.95
Rating5.00/54.67/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner35/100
Value93/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 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 £50.

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 £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 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 Inchfad?

Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 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

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Inchfad 15 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeyCooked MashLeathery

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