Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGirvanThompson Bros.
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV48.2%46%
Age14 yr6 yr
Price£64.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams)

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 £65.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.95 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 £64.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Girvan?

Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Nutty

Only Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyTobacco

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