Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryCraigellachieThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age15 yr6 yr
Price£70.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £71.

For beginners: Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£70.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £70.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) 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

SherriedHoney

Only Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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

Cooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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