CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Gordon & MacPhail
£40
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Gordon & MacPhail | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £39.5 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt is better value at £40 vs £43.
For beginners: CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.5 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 CRN57?
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
Only CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)