TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Umiki Japanese Whisky

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Umiki Japanese Whisky
DistilleryThompson Bros.Umiki
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV46%46%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Umiki Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Umiki Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Umiki Japanese Whisky is better value at £40 vs £43.

For beginners: Umiki Japanese Whisky 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £39.95)

Umiki Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £42.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Umiki?

Umiki Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Umiki Japanese Whisky

VegetativeCitricFresh Fruit

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