Grosperrin Fins Bois 20 Year Old vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Grosperrin Fins Bois 20 Year OldTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGrosperrinThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£57.5£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Grosperrin Fins Bois 20 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Grosperrin Fins Bois 20 Year Old

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 £58.

For beginners: Grosperrin Fins Bois 20 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Grosperrin Fins Bois 20 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.5 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 £57.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Grosperrin?

Grosperrin Fins Bois 20 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Fruit

Only Grosperrin Fins Bois 20 Year Old

ChocolateCitricVanilla

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

SherriedNuttyHoneyTobacco

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