Steel Bonnets vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Steel BonnetsTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryThe Lakes DistilleryThompson Bros.
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46.6%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£46.9£42.95
Rating4.15/55.00/5

Steel Bonnets

Smoke68/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner50/100
Value88/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Steel Bonnets

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.15).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £47.

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

Steel Bonnets

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.9 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 £46.9)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Steel?

Steel Bonnets suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Steel Bonnets

SmokeyDried FruitVanillaToastedMedicinal

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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