Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt WhiskyTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryWaterfordThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£66.5£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

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).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £67.

For beginners: Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.5 vs £42.95)
  • 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 affordable (£42.95 vs £66.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Waterford?

Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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

Honey

Only Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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