Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #2 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #2TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryFiley BayThompson Bros.
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£69.99£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value71/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £70.

For beginners: Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #2 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #2

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.99 vs £42.95)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £69.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Sherried

Only Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #2

Dried FruitChocolateCitric

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

Cooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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