Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGlen GariochThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.5%46%
Age11 yr6 yr
Price£70£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £70.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£70 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 £70)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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