Ninkasi Small Batch Hors Série vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Ninkasi Small Batch Hors SérieTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryNinkasiThompson Bros.
Region
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£54.5£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Ninkasi Small Batch Hors Série

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Ninkasi Small Batch Hors Série

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 £55.

For beginners: Ninkasi Small Batch Hors Série is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Ninkasi Small Batch Hors Série

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.5 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 £54.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ninkasi?

Ninkasi Small Batch Hors Série suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Ninkasi Small Batch Hors Série

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

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

Cooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Explore more