TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch
DistilleryThompson Bros.Edradour
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%48.2%
Age6 yr13 yr
Price£42.95£64.95
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch

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 £65.

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 £64.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.95 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 Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked FruitHoney

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

SherriedNuttyTobacco

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Small Batch

ToastedDried FruitVanilla

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