Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Old Family Distilling
£60
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Family Distilling | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 5 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £59.99 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £60.
For beginners: Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.99 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 £59.99)
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Old?
Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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
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Only Old Family 5 Year Old Kentucy Straight Bourbon
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)