Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryTobermoryThompson Bros.
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV61.9%46%
Age7 yr6 yr
Price£59.95£42.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner30/100
Value67/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 - Single Cask (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 4.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £60.

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

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (7 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 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 £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeyToastedCooked Mash

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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