Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Caol Ila
★ 4.57
£50
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £50 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.57/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £50.
For beginners: Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£50 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 £50)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)