TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition
DistilleryThompson Bros.Clynelish
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr14 yr
Price£42.95£60.4
Rating5.00/54.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value66/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

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 £60.4)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.4 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition 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

SherriedCooked Fruit

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

NuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Clynelish 1993 (bottled 2010) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition

ChocolateToastedVanilla

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