TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Master of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%54%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£42.95£59.95
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £60.

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 £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 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 An?

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToastedOld Wood

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