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

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old SmokyTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGlen MorayThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46.3%46%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£46.5£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 12 Year Old Smoky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old Smoky

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 £47.

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old Smoky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.5 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 £46.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old Smoky 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 Moray 12 Year Old Smoky

SmokeyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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