Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryStrathclydeThompson Bros.
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV64.4%46%
Age13 yr6 yr
Price£39.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

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).

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is better value at £40 vs £43.

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

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (64.4%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Malt ExtractCooked MashHuskyToastedOily

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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