Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryInvergordonThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV46.3%46%
Age31 yr6 yr
Price£64.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

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 £65.

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

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.95 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 £64.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Honey

Only Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

VanillaOld WoodMalt ExtractToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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