TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Linkwood
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr10 yr
Price£42.95£59.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value83/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £60.

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
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £42.95)

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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedCooked Fruit

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

NuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (casks 202 & 205) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Dried FruitToastedOily

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