Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryLoch LomondThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV46%46%
Age19 yr6 yr
Price£57.95£42.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value69/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

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 £58.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 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 £57.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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