Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel FinishTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGlendaloughThompson Bros.
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£46.25£42.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner55/100
Value86/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £46.

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

Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.25 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £46.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Glendalough?

Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish 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 Glendalough 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Porter Barrel Finish

SmokeyChocolateCooked MashToastedOily

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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