Redbreast Lustau Edition - Iberian Series vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Redbreast Lustau Edition - Iberian SeriesTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryRedbreastThompson Bros.
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle Pot StillBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£62.99£42.95
Rating4.56/55.00/5

Redbreast Lustau Edition - Iberian Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value72/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Redbreast Lustau Edition - Iberian Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £63.

For beginners: Redbreast Lustau Edition - Iberian Series is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Redbreast Lustau Edition - Iberian Series

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£62.99 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £62.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Redbreast?

Redbreast Lustau Edition - Iberian Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still 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

Both taste of

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

Only Redbreast Lustau Edition - Iberian Series

Malt ExtractLeathery

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

HoneyTobacco

Explore more