Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryJuraThompson Bros.
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age15 yr6 yr
Price£53.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

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 £54.

For beginners: Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.95 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 £53.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) 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

Honey

Only Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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