Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s
Chivas Regal
★ 5.00
£70
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chivas Regal | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £69.99 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £70.
For beginners: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.99 vs £42.95)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £69.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Chivas?
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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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