Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryInchgowerThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.7%46%
Age28 yr6 yr
Price£60.43£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

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 £60.

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

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£60.43 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 £60.43)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Malt ExtractOld WoodToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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