TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 430) - Straight From The Cask

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 430) - Straight From The Cask
DistilleryThompson Bros.Edradour
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%50.2%
Age6 yr13 yr
Price£42.95£58.05
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 430) - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 430) - Straight From The Cask

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 £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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £58.05)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 430) - Straight From The Cask

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£58.05 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 2003 (cask 430) - Straight From The Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 430) - Straight From The Cask

VanillaFresh FruitCitricToasted

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