Bell's Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Decanter - 1981 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bell's Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Decanter - 1981TB/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 Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Decanter - 1981

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bell's Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Decanter - 1981

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 Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Decanter - 1981 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Bell's Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Decanter - 1981

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +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 Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Decanter - 1981 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Decanter - 1981

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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