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

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

Filey Bay STR Red Wine CaskTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryFiley BayThompson Bros.
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.3%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£64.5£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask

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 £65.

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

Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.5 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 £64.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Filey Bay STR Red Wine Cask

Fresh FruitToastedVanillaNew Wood

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

SherriedNuttyHoneyTobacco

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