TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Benriach
★ 5.00
£58
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Benriach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.5% |
| Age | 6 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £57.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £58.
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 £57.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.99 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 Benriach?
Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)