TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThompson Bros.That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%48.4%
Age6 yr13 yr
Price£42.95£59.95
Rating5.00/53.50/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value58/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £60.

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 £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 #1 13 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanillaFragant

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