TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Gulliver’s 47

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Gulliver’s 47
DistilleryThompson Bros.Samuel Gulliver & Co
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%47%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£58.72
Rating5.00/53.57/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Gulliver’s 47

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value61/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gulliver’s 47

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.57).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £59.

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 £58.72)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Gulliver’s 47

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.72 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 Gulliver’s?

Gulliver’s 47 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

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Gulliver’s 47

SmokeyMalt ExtractFresh FruitHay-likeToasted

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