TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Mackmyra Svensk Rök / Amerikansk Ek

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Mackmyra Svensk Rök / Amerikansk Ek
DistilleryThompson Bros.Mackmyra
Region
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46.1%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£55.8
Rating5.00/54.75/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Mackmyra Svensk Rök / Amerikansk Ek

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value85/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mackmyra Svensk Rök / Amerikansk Ek

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £56.

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £55.8)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mackmyra Svensk Rök / Amerikansk Ek

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.8 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Mackmyra?

Mackmyra Svensk Rök / Amerikansk Ek suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Mackmyra Svensk Rök / Amerikansk Ek

SmokeyToastedNew WoodVegetativeMedicinal

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