TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800279 & 800281) - Signatory
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800279 & 800281) - Signatory
Benrinnes
£36
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800279 & 800281) - Signatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £35.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800279 & 800281) - Signatory
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800279 & 800281) - Signatory
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800279 & 800281) - Signatory is better value at £36 vs £43.
For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800279 & 800281) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £35.95)
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800279 & 800281) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.95 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 800279 & 800281) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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