TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old
DistilleryThompson Bros.Bimber
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV46%46.3%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£42.95£53.9
Rating5.00/53.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value56/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £54.

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 £53.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.9 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Bimber?

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

VanillaOld WoodMalt ExtractToasted

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