Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Reservoir Hunter & Scott BourbonTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryReservoir DistilleryThompson Bros.
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV45%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£59.99£42.95
Rating2.21/55.00/5

Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value37/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.21).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £60.

For beginners: Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.99 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (2.2 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)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Reservoir?

Reservoir Hunter & Scott 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

Only Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon

VanillaNew WoodCooked Mash

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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