TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Croft 2009 Vintage Port

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Croft 2009 Vintage Port
DistilleryThompson Bros.Croft
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV46%40%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£61.5
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Croft 2009 Vintage Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Croft 2009 Vintage Port

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 £62.

For beginners: Croft 2009 Vintage Port is more approachable (75/100 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 £61.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Croft 2009 Vintage Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.5 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 Croft?

Croft 2009 Vintage Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

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

SherriedNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Croft 2009 Vintage Port

LeatheryDried FruitChocolate

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