Dalwhinnie 1995 (bottled 2011) Oloroso Cask Finish - Distillers Edition vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalwhinnie 1995 (bottled 2011) Oloroso Cask Finish - Distillers Edition
Dalwhinnie
★ 3.80
£55
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Dalwhinnie 1995 (bottled 2011) Oloroso Cask Finish - Distillers Edition | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalwhinnie | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £54.83 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 3.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dalwhinnie 1995 (bottled 2011) Oloroso Cask Finish - Distillers Edition
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Dalwhinnie 1995 (bottled 2011) Oloroso Cask Finish - Distillers Edition
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.80).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £55.
For beginners: Dalwhinnie 1995 (bottled 2011) Oloroso Cask Finish - Distillers Edition is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Dalwhinnie 1995 (bottled 2011) Oloroso Cask Finish - Distillers Edition
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£54.83 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 £54.83)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Dalwhinnie?
Dalwhinnie 1995 (bottled 2011) Oloroso Cask Finish - Distillers Edition 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
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