Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryKyrö Distillery CompanyThompson Bros.
Region
CountryFinlandScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV47.2%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£67.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8

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 £68.

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

Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.95 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 £67.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Kyrö?

Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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

HoneyNutty

Only Kyrö Single Malt Rye Whisky No.8

Dried Fruit

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

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

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