Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros Single Modernist Rum vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros Single Modernist RumTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryHavana ClubThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£54.75£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros Single Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros Single Modernist Rum

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 £55.

For beginners: Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros Single Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.75 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 £54.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Havana?

Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros Single Modernist Rum 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

Tobacco

Only Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros Single Modernist Rum

VanillaOld WoodToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoney

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