Emilio Hidalgo El Tresillo Amontillado Fino NV vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Emilio Hidalgo El Tresillo Amontillado Fino NVTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryEmilio HidalgoThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£60.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Emilio Hidalgo El Tresillo Amontillado Fino NV

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Emilio Hidalgo El Tresillo Amontillado Fino NV

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 £61.

For beginners: Emilio Hidalgo El Tresillo Amontillado Fino NV is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Emilio Hidalgo El Tresillo Amontillado Fino NV

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.95 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 £60.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Emilio?

Emilio Hidalgo El Tresillo Amontillado Fino NV suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Nutty

Only Emilio Hidalgo El Tresillo Amontillado Fino NV

CitricToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyTobacco

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