Dailuaine 2007 / 16 Year Old / Ex-Ardbeg Cask 149 / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Dailuaine 2007 / 16 Year Old / Ex-Ardbeg Cask 149 / Artful Dodger Speyside WhiskyTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryDailuaineThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£53.75£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 2007 / 16 Year Old / Ex-Ardbeg Cask 149 / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Dailuaine 2007 / 16 Year Old / Ex-Ardbeg Cask 149 / Artful Dodger 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 £54.

For beginners: Dailuaine 2007 / 16 Year Old / Ex-Ardbeg Cask 149 / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 2007 / 16 Year Old / Ex-Ardbeg Cask 149 / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.75 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 £53.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 2007 / 16 Year Old / Ex-Ardbeg Cask 149 / Artful Dodger 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

Tobacco

Only Dailuaine 2007 / 16 Year Old / Ex-Ardbeg Cask 149 / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky

SmokeyOilyDried FruitLeathery

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoney

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