Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Linkwood
★ 4.67
£40
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £40 vs £43.
For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £39.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)