Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 307314) - Auld Goonsy's Malt vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 307314) - Auld Goonsy's MaltTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryBenrinnesThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.6%46%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£59.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 307314) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 307314) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 307314) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 307314) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 307314) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaCooked Mash

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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