TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
DistilleryThompson Bros.Edradour
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%58.1%
Age6 yr14 yr
Price£42.95£67.45
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

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 £67.

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 £67.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£67.45 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 Edradour?

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter 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

Both taste of

Sherried

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

Cooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

VanillaDried FruitOilyToasted

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