Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70cl vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70clTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryPocketful of StonesThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£43.99£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 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 £44.

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

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.99 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 £43.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Pocketful?

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Only Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Mezcal Cask Cornish Blended Whisky, 70cl

SmokeyToastedOld WoodNew Wood

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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