Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryInvergordonThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV59.1%46%
Age18 yr6 yr
Price£54.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

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 £55.

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

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 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 £54.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company) 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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