TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Benriach 17 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Benriach 17 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
DistilleryThompson Bros.Benriach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr17 yr
Price£42.95£68.42
Rating5.00/54.50/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benriach 17 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value66/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benriach 17 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £68.

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 £68.42)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benriach 17 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.42 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Benriach?

Benriach 17 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

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

NuttyTobacco

Only Benriach 17 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

Dried Fruit

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