TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Wilderness Trail Bourbon (Batch 16E02)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Wilderness Trail Bourbon (Batch 16E02)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Wilderness Trail
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV46%50%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£66.44
Rating5.00/55.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Wilderness Trail Bourbon (Batch 16E02)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value75/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wilderness Trail Bourbon (Batch 16E02)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £66.

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
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £66.44)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Wilderness Trail Bourbon (Batch 16E02)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.44 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 Wilderness?

Wilderness Trail Bourbon (Batch 16E02) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

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

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyTobacco

Only Wilderness Trail Bourbon (Batch 16E02)

VanillaNew WoodToastedChocolate

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