Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryThompson Bros.
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.2%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£47.3£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £47.

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.3 vs £42.95)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £47.3)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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