Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Darkness
★ 4.83
£70
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Darkness | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 52.4% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.83/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £70.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 £69.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tennessee?
Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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
Only Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
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