Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double CaskTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryAberlourThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age13 yr6 yr
Price£67.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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 £68.

For beginners: Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £67.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

VanillaDried FruitToasted

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

Cooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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