Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s vs Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Golden Sun
★ 5.00
£50

Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Aberlour
★ 4.20
£51
| Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s | Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Golden Sun | Aberlour |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £50 | £50.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.20/5 |
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Quick verdict
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s is better value at £50 vs £51.
For beginners: Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£50 vs £50.94)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.94 vs £50)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Golden?
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Only Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Where to buy
Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange