Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryWaterford DistilleryThompson Bros.
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£69.95£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value71/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £70.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £42.95)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Waterford?

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

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractToastedVegetative

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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