Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Auchentoshan
£59
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £58.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £59.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£58.95 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 £58.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)