TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Williamson 7 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Williamson 7 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Williamson
★ 5.00
£55
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Williamson 7 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Williamson |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.8% |
| Age | 6 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Williamson 7 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Williamson 7 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
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
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £54.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Williamson 7 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (7 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £42.95)
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 Williamson?
Williamson 7 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt) 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.)
Only Williamson 7 Year Old 2009 (Master of Malt)