TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Benrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%57.8%
Age6 yr10 yr
Price£42.95£56.4
Rating5.00/55.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value89/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £56.

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
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £56.4)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£56.4 vs £42.95)

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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyTobacco

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

Nutty

Only Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 300746) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Vanilla

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