Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryBunnahabhainThompson Bros.
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age4 yr6 yr
Price£36.35£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke72/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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).

Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £36 vs £43.

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

Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£36.35 vs £42.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (6 vs 4 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £36.35)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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

Only Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

MedicinalOilyFresh Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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