Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore
★ 4.50
£35
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £35 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £43.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£35 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £35)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)