TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 316 & 322 & 323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 316 & 322 & 323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Ben Nevis
£44
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 316 & 322 & 323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Ben Nevis |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £44 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 316 & 322 & 323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 316 & 322 & 323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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 £44.
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)
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £44)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 316 & 322 & 323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£44 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Ben?
Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 316 & 322 & 323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 316 & 322 & 323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)