Langatun Old Bear Smoky (40%) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Langatun Old Bear Smoky (40%)
Langatun
★ 4.00
£48
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Langatun Old Bear Smoky (40%) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Langatun | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Switzerland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £48.23 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Langatun Old Bear Smoky (40%)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Langatun Old Bear Smoky (40%)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £48.
For beginners: Langatun Old Bear Smoky (40%) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Langatun Old Bear Smoky (40%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.23 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £48.23)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Langatun?
Langatun Old Bear Smoky (40%) 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
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Only Langatun Old Bear Smoky (40%)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)