SPEY 12 Year Old Peated vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

SPEY 12 Year Old PeatedTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistillerySpeysideThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£69.94£42.95
Rating5.00/5

SPEY 12 Year Old Peated

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

SPEY 12 Year Old Peated

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 £70.

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

SPEY 12 Year Old Peated

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.94 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 £69.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy SPEY?

SPEY 12 Year Old Peated suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Honey

Only SPEY 12 Year Old Peated

SmokeyMalt ExtractToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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