Edradour 11 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Cask vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2012 Sauternes CaskTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryEdradourThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.2%46%
Age11 yr6 yr
Price£68.9£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2012 Sauternes 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 0.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £69.

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Cask

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.9 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 £68.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Cask 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

Cooked FruitHoneySherried

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2012 Sauternes Cask

Toasted

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

NuttyTobacco

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