Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryLinkwoodThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60.9%46%
Age11 yr6 yr
Price£64.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £65.

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£64.95 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 £64.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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

HoneyNutty

Only Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Malt ExtractToastedOily

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

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

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