TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie
DistilleryThompson Bros.Aberlour
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%58.8%
Age6 yr10 yr
Price£42.95£69.95
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie

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 £70.

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 £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie 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

SherriedHoney

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

Cooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie

VanillaDried Fruit

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