Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 3rd Release: 2022 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 3rd Release: 2022TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryFettercairnThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46.4%46%
Age16 yr6 yr
Price£70.9£42.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 3rd Release: 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value56/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 3rd Release: 2022

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 £71.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 3rd Release: 2022

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£70.9 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 £70.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 3rd Release: 2022 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

HoneySherried

Only Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 3rd Release: 2022

Fresh FruitVanillaToasted

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

Cooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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