TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Benriach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Benriach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Benriach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr7 yr
Price£42.95£37.67
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benriach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benriach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benriach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £38 vs £43.

For beginners: Benriach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £37.67)

Benriach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.67 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (7 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • 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 Benriach?

Benriach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Benriach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

ToastedMalt ExtractVanilla

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