English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton'sTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryThe English DistilleryThompson Bros.
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60.5%46%
Age6 yr6 yr
Price£56.82£42.95
Rating5.00/5

English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's

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 £57.

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

English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£56.82 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 £56.82)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy English?

English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's 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

Cooked Fruit

Only English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's

VanillaNew WoodOily

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

SherriedNuttyHoneyTobacco

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