Evan Williams Single Barrel 2013 (bottled 2021) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2013 (bottled 2021)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryEvan WilliamsThompson Bros.
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV43.3%46%
Age8 yr6 yr
Price£56£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2013 (bottled 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2013 (bottled 2021)

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 £56.

For beginners: Evan Williams Single Barrel 2013 (bottled 2021) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2013 (bottled 2021)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£56 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Evan?

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2013 (bottled 2021) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

HoneyNutty

Only Evan Williams Single Barrel 2013 (bottled 2021)

VanillaToastedOld Wood

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

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

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