Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970sTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryHiram Walker and SonsThompson Bros.
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£36£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s is better value at £36 vs £43.

For beginners: Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36 vs £42.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £36)

Who should buy Hiram?

Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s 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 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 Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedNew Wood

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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