Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryLaurent HabrardThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£55.5£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017

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 £56.

For beginners: Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.5 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 £55.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Hermitage?

Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017 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

Honey

Only Hermitage Blanc Les Rocules Laurent Habrard 2017

CitricFresh FruitFragant

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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