TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Benrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%53.2%
Age6 yr10 yr
Price£42.95£69.95
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)

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 £70.

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 £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi) 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 Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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