Old Forester Statesman vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Forester Statesman
Old Forester
★ 4.92
£58
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Old Forester Statesman | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Forester | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 47.5% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £57.79 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.92/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Forester Statesman
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Old Forester Statesman
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.92).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £58.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Old Forester Statesman
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.79 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.9 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 £57.79)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Old?
Old Forester Statesman 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
Only Old Forester Statesman
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)