Jura 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 16478) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Jura 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 16478) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryJuraThompson Bros.
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%46%
Age13 yr6 yr
Price£69.95£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Jura 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 16478) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value71/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Jura 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 16478) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

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

Jura 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 16478) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £42.95)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 16478) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Jura 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 16478) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

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