Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid
Spirit of Hven
★ 5.00
£69
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spirit of Hven | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 45% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £69.1 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £69.
For beginners: Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.1 vs £42.95)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £69.1)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Spirit?
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid 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
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