TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Texas Legation - Batch No.2
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Texas Legation - Batch No.2
Texas Legation
★ 2.00
£59
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Texas Legation - Batch No.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Texas Legation |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 46.2% |
| Age | 6 yr | NAS |
| Price | £42.95 | £58.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.00/5 |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Texas Legation - Batch No.2
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Texas Legation - Batch No.2
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £59.
For beginners: Texas Legation - Batch No.2 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £58.83)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Texas Legation - Batch No.2
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£58.83 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (2.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Texas?
Texas Legation - Batch No.2 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Texas Legation - Batch No.2