Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
Tomatin
★ 4.00
£57
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £56.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £57.
For beginners: Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.95 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £56.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 12 Year Old 2006 Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
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