Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured
The Glasgow Distillery Co.
£55
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glasgow Distillery Co. | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £54.5 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £55.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.5 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 £54.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Glasgow?
Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)