Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
Lagavulin
£70
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
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 £70.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.95 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 £69.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)