Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
The Glasgow Distillery Co.
£64
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glasgow Distillery Co. | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 61.1% | 46% |
| Age | 5 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £63.62 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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 £64.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£63.62 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 £63.62)
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glasgow?
Glasgow 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 5 Year Old 2018 Fresh Bourbon Barrel (cask 193) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)