Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist RumTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryLost YearsThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£47.5£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum

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 £48.

For beginners: Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.5 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 £47.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Lost?

Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum 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 Lost Years Arribada Cask Aged Rum Blended Modernist Rum

CitricFresh FruitCooked MashVanillaOld Wood

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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