Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye WhiskyTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryFlokiThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£64.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

Smoke72/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £65.

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

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • More expensive (£64.95 vs £42.95)
  • 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 affordable (£42.95 vs £64.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Floki?

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

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 Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

VegetativeLeafyFresh FruitMedicinal

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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