TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Strathisla
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age6 yr13 yr
Price£42.95£58.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value85/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £59.

For beginners: Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £58.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.95 vs £42.95)

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 Strathisla?

Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

SherriedNuttyHoney

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

Cooked FruitTobacco

Only Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

Malt ExtractToasted

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