Linkwood 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£61
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Linkwood 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £60.84 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £61.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.84 vs £42.95)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £60.84)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
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