TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - 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
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Bunnahabhain
£36
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £36.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £36 vs £43.
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)
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £36.35)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£36.35 vs £42.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)