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

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

Deanston 12 Year OldTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryDeanstonThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46.3%46%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£36.9£42.95
Rating4.13/55.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Deanston 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 4.13).

Deanston 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £43.

For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Deanston 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.9 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £36.9)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 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

Only Deanston 12 Year Old

CitricHay-likeMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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