Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Egan's 10 Year Old Single MaltTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryEgan'sThompson Bros.
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47%46%
Age10 yr6 yr
Price£57.5£42.95
Rating4.75/55.00/5

Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value83/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £58.

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

Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.5 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 £57.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Egan's?

Egan's 10 Year Old Single 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

Honey

Only Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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