Knockdhu 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Knockdhu 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryKnockdhuThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr6 yr
Price£38.96£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Knockdhu 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Knockdhu 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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).

Knockdhu 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £39 vs £43.

For beginners: Knockdhu 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Knockdhu 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.96 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)

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 £38.96)

Who should buy Knockdhu?

Knockdhu 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Knockdhu 8 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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