Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

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

Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn DogsJ.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
DistilleryAuchentoshanJ.G Thomson & Co.
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV45%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£36£39.9
Rating5.00/5

Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is better value at £36 vs £40.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36 vs £39.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.9 vs £36)

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Auchentoshan 10 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractCitric

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNuttyToasted

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