Connemara Distillers Edition with 2x Glasses vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Connemara Distillers Edition with 2x GlassesTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryConnemaraThompson Bros.
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£58.94£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Connemara Distillers Edition with 2x Glasses

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value85/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Connemara Distillers Edition with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £59.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Connemara Distillers Edition with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.94 vs £42.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £58.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Connemara?

Connemara Distillers Edition with 2x Glasses 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

Only Connemara Distillers Edition with 2x Glasses

SmokeyVegetativeOilyLeathery

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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