Dalmore 12 (Old Bottling) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dalmore 12 (Old Bottling)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryDalmoreThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£59.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 12 (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Dalmore 12 (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Dalmore 12 (Old Bottling) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 12 (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 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 Dalmore?

Dalmore 12 (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Dalmore 12 (Old Bottling)

CitricMalt ExtractToasted

Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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