Strathcolm 8 Year Old (Alistair Forfar) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathcolm 8 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)
Alistair Forfar
★ 3.00
£32
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Strathcolm 8 Year Old (Alistair Forfar) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Alistair Forfar | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £32.13 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Strathcolm 8 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Strathcolm 8 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Strathcolm 8 Year Old (Alistair Forfar) is better value at £32 vs £43.
For beginners: Strathcolm 8 Year Old (Alistair Forfar) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Strathcolm 8 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.13 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 £32.13)
Who should buy Strathcolm?
Strathcolm 8 Year Old (Alistair Forfar) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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
Only Strathcolm 8 Year Old (Alistair Forfar)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)