Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Aultmore
★ 4.00
£61
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 49.8% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £61.31 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £61.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.31 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 £61.31)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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