TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
Aberlour
£68
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Aberlour |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 6 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £67.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
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 £68.
For beginners: Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask 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 affordable (£42.95 vs £67.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£67.95 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 13 Year Old Double Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask