TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Deanston 14 Year Old Organic

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Deanston 14 Year Old Organic
DistilleryThompson Bros.Deanston
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46.3%
Age6 yr14 yr
Price£42.95£59.74
Rating5.00/54.25/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Deanston 14 Year Old Organic

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value71/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 14 Year Old Organic

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £60.

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 £59.74)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Deanston 14 Year Old Organic

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.74 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Deanston?

Deanston 14 Year Old Organic suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Deanston 14 Year Old Organic

VanillaFresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

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