Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryCotswoldsThompson Bros.
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.4%46%
Age3 yr6 yr
Price£58.95£42.95
Rating3.67/55.00/5

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner65/100
Value62/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.67).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £59.

For beginners: Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£58.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.7 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 £58.95)
  • +Longer maturation (6 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cotswolds?

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitYeastyVanilla

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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