TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Cortoisie Exhalation

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Cortoisie Exhalation
DistilleryThompson Bros.Cortoisie
Region
CountryScotlandFrance
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£45.92
Rating5.00/54.50/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Cortoisie Exhalation

Smoke63/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value98/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cortoisie Exhalation

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £46.

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 £45.92)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Cortoisie Exhalation

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.92 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Cortoisie?

Cortoisie Exhalation 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 Cortoisie Exhalation

SmokeyNew WoodToastedMalt ExtractCoal-gas

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