Hell Smoked Rum, 50cl vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Hell Smoked Rum, 50cl
West Midlands Distillery
£33

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Hell Smoked Rum, 50cl | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | West Midlands Distillery | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £32.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hell Smoked Rum, 50cl
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Hell Smoked Rum, 50cl
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hell Smoked Rum, 50cl is better value at £33 vs £43.
For beginners: Hell Smoked Rum, 50cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Hell Smoked Rum, 50cl
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.95 vs £42.95)
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 £32.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Hell?
Hell Smoked Rum, 50cl 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
Only Hell Smoked Rum, 50cl
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)