Anthema de Sable XO Bas Armagnac vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Anthema de Sable XO Bas ArmagnacTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryAnthemaThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£70.25£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Anthema de Sable XO Bas Armagnac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Anthema de Sable XO Bas Armagnac

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 £70.

For beginners: Anthema de Sable XO Bas Armagnac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Anthema de Sable XO Bas Armagnac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£70.25 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 £70.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Anthema?

Anthema de Sable XO Bas Armagnac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Nutty

Only Anthema de Sable XO Bas Armagnac

Old WoodToastedDried Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyTobacco

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