Lakeview Single Estate Irish Whiskey vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Lakeview Single Estate Irish WhiskeyTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGreat Northern DistilleryThompson Bros.
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeUnknownBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£70.9£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Lakeview Single Estate Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value71/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Lakeview Single Estate Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £71.

For beginners: Lakeview Single Estate Irish Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Lakeview Single Estate Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£70.9 vs £42.95)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £70.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Lakeview?

Lakeview Single Estate Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Unknown 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

Honey

Only Lakeview Single Estate Irish Whiskey

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractYeastyVegetative

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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