TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Sailor's Home The Journey

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Sailor's Home The Journey
DistilleryThompson Bros.Sailor's Home
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV46%43%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£36.95
Rating5.00/54.67/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Sailor's Home The Journey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sailor's Home The Journey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Sailor's Home The Journey is better value at £37 vs £43.

For beginners: Sailor's Home The Journey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £36.95)

Sailor's Home The Journey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £42.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Sailor's?

Sailor's Home The Journey 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 Sailor's Home The Journey

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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