Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
Cambus
£55
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 54.7% | 46% |
| Age | 24 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £55.45 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
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 £55.
For beginners: Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£55.45 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 £55.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18988) (Bladnoch) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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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