Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 2001) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 2001) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco DecanterTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryEdradourThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.3%46%
Age14 yr6 yr
Price£67.45£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 2001) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 2001) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

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 £67.

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

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 2001) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£67.45 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 £67.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 2001) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Honey

Only Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 2001) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitOld Wood

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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