Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGlen ElginThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age13 yr6 yr
Price£30.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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).

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £31 vs £43.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.95 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £30.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Only Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 1996 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

VanillaNew WoodMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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