Magdalen College Single Malt Whisky vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Magdalen College Single Malt WhiskyTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryMagdalen CollegeThompson Bros.
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£54.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Magdalen College Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Magdalen College Single Malt Whisky

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 £55.

For beginners: Magdalen College Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Magdalen College Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 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 £54.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Magdalen?

Magdalen College Single Malt Whisky 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Magdalen College Single Malt Whisky

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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