TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
Ardbeg
★ 4.08
£34
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Ardbeg |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.4% |
| Age | 6 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £33.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.08/5 |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.08).
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old is better value at £34 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)
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £33.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£33.95 vs £42.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
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 Ardbeg?
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old