Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£69
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £69.3 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £69.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.3 vs £42.95)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £69.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (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
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