Stauning Bastard vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Stauning BastardTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryStauningThompson Bros.
Region
CountryDenmarkScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV46.3%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£63.5£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Stauning Bastard

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value79/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Stauning Bastard

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £64.

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

Stauning Bastard

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.5 vs £42.95)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £63.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Stauning?

Stauning Bastard suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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

Tobacco

Only Stauning Bastard

New WoodToastedVegetative

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoney

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