Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 5852) - Ancient Mariner vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 5852) - Ancient Mariner
Macduff
★ 3.33
£56
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 5852) - Ancient Mariner | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46.1% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £55.99 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 3.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 5852) - Ancient Mariner
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 5852) - Ancient Mariner
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.33).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £56.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 5852) - Ancient Mariner
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£55.99 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.3 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 £55.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 5852) - Ancient Mariner 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
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