Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year OldTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Distillery&WhiskyThompson Bros.
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%46%
Age18 yr6 yr
Price£59.95£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner90/100
Value83/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £60.

For beginners: Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £42.95)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Saints?

Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old 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.

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

HoneyCooked FruitSherried

Only Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old

VanillaMalt Extract

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

NuttyTobacco

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