Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) LiqueurTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryRootsThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£31.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur

Smoke72/100
Sweetness20/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur

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).

Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur is better value at £32 vs £43.

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

Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£31.95 vs £42.95)

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 £31.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Roots?

Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

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 Roots Diktamo Herb Spirit (Dittany) Liqueur

MedicinalFragant

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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