TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 (casks 105 & 113) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 (casks 105 & 113) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Benrinnes
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr13 yr
Price£42.95£57
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 (casks 105 & 113) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 (casks 105 & 113) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £57.

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 £57)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 (casks 105 & 113) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£57 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 (casks 105 & 113) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedNuttyTobacco

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

Cooked FruitHoney

Only Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 (casks 105 & 113) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Dried FruitChocolate

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