Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin SeriesTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryBardstown Bourbon CoThompson Bros.
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV48%46%
Age6 yr6 yr
Price£67.45£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value74/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £67.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.45 vs £42.95)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £67.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bardstown?

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

Only Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon - Origin Series

VanillaToastedNew Wood

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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