Glen Grant 12 Year Old vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Grant 12 Year OldTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGlen GrantThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£41.5£42.95
Rating4.14/55.00/5

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).

Glen Grant 12 Year Old is better value at £42 vs £43.

For beginners: Glen Grant 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.5 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £41.5)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 12 Year Old 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 Grant 12 Year Old

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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