Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask, 70cl vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask, 70clTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistillerySpirit of Yorkshire DistilleryThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£62.99£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask, 70cl

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 £63.

For beginners: Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask, 70cl is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask, 70cl

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£62.99 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 £62.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask, 70cl is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

Only Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask, 70cl

VanillaMalt Extract

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

NuttyTobacco

Explore more