Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch)
Glen Elgin
£56
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 42.5% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £56.45 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch)
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 £56.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.45 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 £56.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2852 (Bladnoch) 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
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