Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3
Kyrö Distillery Company
★ 5.00
£56
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3 | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kyrö Distillery Company | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Finland | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 52% | 46% |
| Age | 4 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £55.5 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £56.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£55.5 vs £42.95)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £55.5)
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Kyrö?
Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or 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
Both taste of
Only Kyrö 4 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #3
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)