Dalmore 12 Year Old vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Dalmore 12 Year OldTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryDalmoreThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£63.95£42.95
Rating3.72/55.00/5

Dalmore 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner75/100
Value58/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Dalmore 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.72).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £64.

For beginners: Dalmore 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.7 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 £63.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

NuttyTobacco

Only Dalmore 12 Year Old

ToastedChocolate

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

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

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