TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThompson Bros.That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV46%59.3%
Age6 yr5 yr
Price£42.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £40 vs £43.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (6 vs 5 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £39.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £42.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter 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.

Who should buy Campbeltown?

Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Campbeltown Blended Malt 5 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyKipperyMedicinalOilyLeathery

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