Forest Whisky Blend Number Four vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number FourTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryForest DistilleryThompson Bros.
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV47%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£54.5£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Forest Whisky Blend Number Four

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value92/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number Four

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £55.

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number Four

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.5 vs £42.95)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £54.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Forest?

Forest Whisky Blend Number Four suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Forest Whisky Blend Number Four

SmokeyDried FruitToasted

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

Cooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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