Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood FinishTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryTomatinThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age14 yr6 yr
Price£55.9£42.95
Rating4.53/55.00/5

Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value81/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.53).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £56.

For beginners: Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.9 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £55.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish 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

Both taste of

Cooked FruitHoneySherried

Only Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish

VanillaToasted

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

NuttyTobacco

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