Glentauchers 17 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 17 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Glentauchers
★ 5.00
£56
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Glentauchers 17 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £55.58 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 17 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Glentauchers 17 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £56.
For beginners: Glentauchers 17 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 17 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£55.58 vs £42.95)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £55.58)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 17 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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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