Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryBenrinnesThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.1%46%
Age13 yr6 yr
Price£59.95£42.95
Rating1.00/55.00/5

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value17/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of 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 1.00).

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 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of 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

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

Only Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

VanillaToasted

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

NuttyTobacco

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