Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
Adnams
£40
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Adnams | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 46.6% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £43.
For beginners: Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £39.95)
Who should buy Adnams?
Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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
Only Adnams 9 Year Old 2016 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)