Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bell's 2009 Christmas DecanterTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryBell'sThompson Bros.
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£59.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter

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 £60.

For beginners: Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.95 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 £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bell's?

Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

Honey

Only Bell's 2009 Christmas Decanter

Malt ExtractDried FruitToastedChocolate

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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