Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGlenburgieThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age13 yr6 yr
Price£63.67£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value79/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £64.

For beginners: Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.67 vs £42.95)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £63.67)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) 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

HoneyNutty

Only Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

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