Connemara 12 Year Old Peated vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Connemara 12 Year Old Peated
Connemara
★ 4.45
£61
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Connemara 12 Year Old Peated | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Connemara | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £60.9 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.45/5 | 5.00/5 |
Connemara 12 Year Old Peated
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Connemara 12 Year Old Peated
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.45).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £61.
For beginners: Connemara 12 Year Old Peated is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Connemara 12 Year Old Peated
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.9 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £60.9)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Connemara?
Connemara 12 Year Old Peated 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 Connemara 12 Year Old Peated
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)