W.D. O’ Connell Bill Phil - Batch 02 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
W.D. O’ Connell Bill Phil - Batch 02
W.D. O'Connell
★ 5.00
£62
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| W.D. O’ Connell Bill Phil - Batch 02 | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | W.D. O'Connell | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 47.5% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £61.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
W.D. O’ Connell Bill Phil - Batch 02
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
W.D. O’ Connell Bill Phil - Batch 02
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £62.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
W.D. O’ Connell Bill Phil - Batch 02
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.95 vs £42.95)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £61.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy W.D.?
W.D. O’ Connell Bill Phil - Batch 02 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
Only W.D. O’ Connell Bill Phil - Batch 02
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)