TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated
DistilleryThompson Bros.Loch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%46%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£33
Rating5.00/54.12/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.12).

Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated is better value at £33 vs £43.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £33)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£33 vs £42.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 Grainstorm Peated suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated

SmokeyVanillaFresh FruitToastedOily

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