The Kurayoshi Pure Malt vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

The Kurayoshi Pure MaltTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryKurayoshiThompson Bros.
Region
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£70.26£42.95
Rating3.60/55.00/5

The Kurayoshi Pure Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value51/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

The Kurayoshi Pure Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.60).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £70.

For beginners: The Kurayoshi Pure Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Kurayoshi Pure Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£70.26 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.6 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 £70.26)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Kurayoshi Pure Malt 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

Both taste of

HoneyNutty

Only The Kurayoshi Pure Malt

Malt ExtractCitricFresh Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

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