Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The CaskTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryEdradourThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.4%46%
Age11 yr6 yr
Price£58.05£42.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value69/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £58.

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£58.05 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £58.05)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or 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

Both taste of

Cooked FruitHoney

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 128) - Straight From The Cask

Fresh FruitChocolateToasted

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

SherriedNuttyTobacco

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