Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
£66
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 51.5% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £65.62 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £66.
For beginners: Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.62 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 £65.62)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
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Only Invergordon 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12185) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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