TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThompson Bros.That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%49.3%
Age6 yr6 yr
Price£42.95£36.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £37 vs £43.

For beginners: Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £36.95)

Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £42.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Speyside?

Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractYeastyVanilla

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