Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) 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 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco DecanterTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryEdradourThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.1%46%
Age14 yr6 yr
Price£67.45£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) 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 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — 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 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter 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

Sherried

Only Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

VanillaDried FruitOilyToasted

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

Cooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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