Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2021 Release) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2021 Release)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryBladnochThompson Bros.
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46.7%46%
Age11 yr6 yr
Price£69.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2021 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2021 Release)

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 £70.

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

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 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 £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2021 Release) 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

Honey

Only Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2021 Release)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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