Benromach 2014 Cask Strength Batch 2 / Bot.2023 Speyside Whisky vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benromach 2014 Cask Strength Batch 2 / Bot.2023 Speyside WhiskyTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryBenromachThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£66.25£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Benromach 2014 Cask Strength Batch 2 / Bot.2023 Speyside Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Benromach 2014 Cask Strength Batch 2 / Bot.2023 Speyside Whisky

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 £66.

For beginners: Benromach 2014 Cask Strength Batch 2 / Bot.2023 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benromach 2014 Cask Strength Batch 2 / Bot.2023 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.25 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 £66.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Benromach?

Benromach 2014 Cask Strength Batch 2 / Bot.2023 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Cooked FruitSherried

Only Benromach 2014 Cask Strength Batch 2 / Bot.2023 Speyside Whisky

SmokeyToastedYeasty

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

NuttyHoneyTobacco

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