Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryPulteneyThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age13 yr6 yr
Price£57.85£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L)

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 £58.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.85 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 £57.85)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Old?

Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L) 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Old Pulteney 13 Year Old (1L)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitCitricToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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