TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Auchentoshan 18 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old
Auchentoshan
★ 3.60
£69
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Auchentoshan 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Auchentoshan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 6 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £68.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.60/5 |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.60).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £69.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 18 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 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 £68.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.95 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.6 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Auchentoshan 18 Year Old