Speyburn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11785) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11785) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Speyburn
£34
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Speyburn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11785) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyburn | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £33.63 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11785) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11785) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11785) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £34 vs £43.
For beginners: Speyburn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11785) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11785) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.63 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £33.63)
Who should buy Speyburn?
Speyburn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11785) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Speyburn 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11785) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)