TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask
DistilleryThompson Bros.Tomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£42.95£65
Rating5.00/54.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value62/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £65.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 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 £65)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£65 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedCooked Fruit

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

NuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Amarone Cask

Dried FruitToasted

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