MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 56.8% vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 56.8%
MB Roland
★ 2.00
£58
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 56.8% | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MB Roland | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 56.8% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £58.46 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 56.8%
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 56.8%
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £58.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 56.8%
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£58.46 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 £58.46)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy MB?
MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 56.8% 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 MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon 56.8%
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)