TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Hellyers Road Double Cask

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Hellyers Road Double Cask
DistilleryThompson Bros.Hellyers Road
Region
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46.2%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£68.95
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Hellyers Road Double Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hellyers Road Double Cask

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 £69.

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 £68.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Hellyers Road Double Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.95 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 Hellyers?

Hellyers Road Double Cask 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

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Hellyers Road Double Cask

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

Explore more