Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
Monkey Shoulder
★ 3.52
£33
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Monkey Shoulder | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £33 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 3.52/5 | 5.00/5 |
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.52).
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey is better value at £33 vs £43.
For beginners: Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33 vs £42.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £33)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Monkey?
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)