Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryAultmoreThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age7 yr6 yr
Price£37.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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).

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £38 vs £43.

For beginners: Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.95 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (7 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £37.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 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

Honey

Only Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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