TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Aberlour 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Aberlour 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Aberlour
£65
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Aberlour 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Aberlour |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.5% |
| Age | 6 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Aberlour 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Aberlour 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
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 £65.
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 £64.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aberlour 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.95 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 9 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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