Invergordon 15 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Invergordon 15 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryInvergordonThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV49.5%46%
Age15 yr6 yr
Price£55.65£42.95
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Invergordon 15 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value54/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Invergordon 15 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £56.

For beginners: Invergordon 15 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 15 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.65 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £55.65)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 15 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Invergordon 15 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Fresh FruitVanillaSmokeyOilyCitric

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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