TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Kavalan Distillery Select

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Kavalan Distillery Select
DistilleryThompson Bros.Kavalan
Region
CountryScotlandTaiwan
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£58.5
Rating5.00/54.25/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Kavalan Distillery Select

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value73/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kavalan Distillery Select

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 £59.

For beginners: Kavalan Distillery Select 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 £58.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Kavalan Distillery Select

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.5 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 Kavalan?

Kavalan Distillery Select suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Kavalan Distillery Select

Fresh FruitToastedVanillaMalt Extract

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