Fonseca Guimaraens 2012 Port With Funnel vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Fonseca Guimaraens 2012 Port With FunnelTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryFonsecaThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£34.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Fonseca Guimaraens 2012 Port With Funnel

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Fonseca Guimaraens 2012 Port With Funnel

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).

Fonseca Guimaraens 2012 Port With Funnel is better value at £35 vs £43.

For beginners: Fonseca Guimaraens 2012 Port With Funnel is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Fonseca Guimaraens 2012 Port With Funnel

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £42.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £34.95)

Who should buy Fonseca?

Fonseca Guimaraens 2012 Port With Funnel 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

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Fonseca Guimaraens 2012 Port With Funnel

ChocolateDried FruitToasted

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

NuttyHoneyTobacco

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