Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
£54
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Vintage Malt Whisky Company | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 7 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £54 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £54.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (7 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£54 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £54)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Laggan?
Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)