Speyside (TAM) 11 Year Old 2013 - Small Batch Edition #13 (Signatory) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Speyside (TAM) 11 Year Old 2013 - Small Batch Edition #13 (Signatory)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistillerySignatoryThompson Bros.
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.2%46%
Age11 yr6 yr
Price£63.95£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Speyside (TAM) 11 Year Old 2013 - Small Batch Edition #13 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value78/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Speyside (TAM) 11 Year Old 2013 - Small Batch Edition #13 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £64.

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

Speyside (TAM) 11 Year Old 2013 - Small Batch Edition #13 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.95 vs £42.95)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £63.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside (TAM) 11 Year Old 2013 - Small Batch Edition #13 (Signatory) 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

Cooked FruitSherriedHoney

Only Speyside (TAM) 11 Year Old 2013 - Small Batch Edition #13 (Signatory)

ToastedVanilla

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

NuttyTobacco

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