Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling EditionTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryAultmoreThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%46%
Age5 yr6 yr
Price£61.68£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £62.

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

Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.68 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £61.68)
  • +Longer maturation (6 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitNutty

Only Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition

Toasted

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

Tobacco

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