Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)
Cameron Bridge
£40
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 57.1% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £39.5 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (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).
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £43.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£39.5 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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 £39.5)
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)