Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGlen ElginThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age17 yr6 yr
Price£55.58£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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 £56.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.58 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 £55.58)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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