TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Strathclyde
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%41%
Age6 yr34 yr
Price£42.95£71.5
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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 £72.

For beginners: Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (75/100 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 £71.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.5 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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

NuttyHoney

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

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

Only Strathclyde 34 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Old WoodVanillaToasted

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