TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Timorous Beastie

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Timorous Beastie
DistilleryThompson Bros.Timorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV46%46.8%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£31.95
Rating5.00/54.08/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Timorous Beastie

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.08).

Timorous Beastie is better value at £32 vs £43.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £31.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Timorous Beastie

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£31.95 vs £42.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 Timorous?

Timorous Beastie suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Timorous Beastie

SmokeyDried FruitToastedLeathery

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