Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 3017 & 3018) - Signatory vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 3017 & 3018) - Signatory
Benrinnes
£60
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 3017 & 3018) - Signatory | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 3017 & 3018) - Signatory
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 3017 & 3018) - Signatory
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £60.
For beginners: Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 3017 & 3018) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 3017 & 3018) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.95 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 £59.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 3017 & 3018) - Signatory 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
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Only Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 3017 & 3018) - Signatory
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)