Hattingley Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Hattingley Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryHattingley ValleyThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£54.5£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Hattingley Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Hattingley Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018

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 £55.

For beginners: Hattingley Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Hattingley Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.5 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 £54.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hattingley?

Hattingley Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018 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 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 Hattingley Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018

Fresh FruitVanilla

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

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

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