Speyside (M) 14 Year Old 2011 - Small Batch Edition #20 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Speyside (M) 14 Year Old 2011 - Small Batch Edition #20TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistillerySignatoryThompson Bros.
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.2%46%
Age14 yr6 yr
Price£61.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Speyside (M) 14 Year Old 2011 - Small Batch Edition #20

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Speyside (M) 14 Year Old 2011 - Small Batch Edition #20

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 £62.

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

Speyside (M) 14 Year Old 2011 - Small Batch Edition #20

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.95 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 £61.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside (M) 14 Year Old 2011 - Small Batch Edition #20 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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

SherriedHoneyNutty

Only Speyside (M) 14 Year Old 2011 - Small Batch Edition #20

Dried FruitMalt Extract

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

Cooked FruitTobacco

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