Roland Champion Secret d'Aramis NV Champagne vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Roland Champion Secret d'Aramis NV ChampagneTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryRoland ChampionThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£40.5£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Roland Champion Secret d'Aramis NV Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Roland Champion Secret d'Aramis NV Champagne

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).

Roland Champion Secret d'Aramis NV Champagne is better value at £41 vs £43.

For beginners: Roland Champion Secret d'Aramis NV Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Roland Champion Secret d'Aramis NV Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£40.5 vs £42.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £40.5)

Who should buy Roland?

Roland Champion Secret d'Aramis NV Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Roland Champion Secret d'Aramis NV Champagne

FragantFresh FruitCitric

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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