A Secret Irish Distillery 15 Year Old 2003 (Master of Malt) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
A Secret Irish Distillery 15 Year Old 2003 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£60
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| A Secret Irish Distillery 15 Year Old 2003 (Master of Malt) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 47.5% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
A Secret Irish Distillery 15 Year Old 2003 (Master of Malt)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
A Secret Irish Distillery 15 Year Old 2003 (Master of Malt)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
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).
A Secret Irish Distillery 15 Year Old 2003 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.95 vs £42.95)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £59.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy A?
A Secret Irish Distillery 15 Year Old 2003 (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.
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
Both taste of
Only A Secret Irish Distillery 15 Year Old 2003 (Master of Malt)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)