TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
The Nectar
£55
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | The Nectar |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Belgium |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.5% |
| Age | 6 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £54.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £55.
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 £54.77)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.77 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Irish?
Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Irish Single Malt 14 Year Old 2000 (bottled 2014) - The Nectar of the Daily Drams