Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #7 (Signatory) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #7 (Signatory)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryBunnahabhainThompson Bros.
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.2%46%
Age11 yr6 yr
Price£61.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #7 (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #7 (Signatory)

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 £62.

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

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #7 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.95 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 £61.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #7 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

Sherried

Only Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #7 (Signatory)

SmokeyLeatheryOld Wood

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

Cooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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