Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength GinTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryEdinburghThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£39.25£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin

Smoke72/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin

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).

Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin is better value at £39 vs £43.

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

Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£39.25 vs £42.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £39.25)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Edinburgh?

Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin 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 Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin

SolventMedicinalFresh Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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