TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 149

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 149
DistilleryThompson Bros.Woodford Reserve
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV46%45.2%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£67.2
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 149

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 149

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 £67.

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 £67.2)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 149

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.2 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 Woodford?

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 149 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

NuttyHoney

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

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

Only Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 149

VanillaToastedNew Wood

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