TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection
Chivas Regal
£57
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Chivas Regal |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 6 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £56.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection
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 £57.
For beginners: Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection is more approachable (90/100 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 £56.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.5 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 Chivas?
Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection