TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£33
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Ardmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £33 vs £43.
For beginners: Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £33)
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33 vs £42.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)