Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£37
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £36.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £37 vs £43.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£36.95 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £36.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Staoisha?
Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Staoisha 8 Year Old 2013 (casks 900052 & 900059) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)