The Six Isles Voyager vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

The Six Isles VoyagerTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryIan MacleodThompson Bros.
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£39.5£42.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

The Six Isles Voyager

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

The Six Isles Voyager

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

The Six Isles Voyager is better value at £40 vs £43.

For beginners: The Six Isles Voyager is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

The Six Isles Voyager

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£39.5 vs £42.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £39.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The Six Isles Voyager suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 The Six Isles Voyager

SmokeyMalt ExtractLeafyFresh FruitOily

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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