Irish Single Malt #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Irish Single Malt #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyThompson Bros.
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.6%46%
Age14 yr6 yr
Price£58.95£42.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Irish Single Malt #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner75/100
Value68/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Irish Single Malt #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £59.

For beginners: Irish Single Malt #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Irish Single Malt #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.95 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 £58.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Irish?

Irish Single Malt #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

HoneyCooked Fruit

Only Irish Single Malt #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaMalt Extract

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

SherriedNuttyTobacco

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