Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryMurray McDavidThompson Bros.
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV50%46%
Age6 yr6 yr
Price£44.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

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 £45.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.95 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 £44.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Peatside?

Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release) 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

Both taste of

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

SmokeyToastedOily

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

NuttyHoneyTobacco

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