J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

J.W. Kelly Old Milford BourbonTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryJ.W KellyThompson Bros.
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV47%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£35.94£42.95
Rating5.00/5

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

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).

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon is better value at £36 vs £43.

For beginners: J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.94 vs £42.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £35.94)

Who should buy J.W.?

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

HoneyTobacco

Only J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

VanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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