Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryFiley BayThompson Bros.
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£64£42.95
Rating3.67/55.00/5

Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value57/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.67).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £64.

For beginners: Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£64 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.7 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 £64)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4) 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

Cooked FruitHoney

Only Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4)

Fresh FruitVanillaToasted

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

SherriedNuttyTobacco

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