Merser Double Barrel Rum Blended Modernist Rum vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Merser Double Barrel Rum Blended Modernist RumTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryMerserThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£36.25£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Merser Double Barrel Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Merser Double Barrel Rum Blended Modernist Rum

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).

Merser Double Barrel Rum Blended Modernist Rum is better value at £36 vs £43.

For beginners: Merser Double Barrel Rum Blended Modernist Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Merser Double Barrel Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.25 vs £42.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £36.25)

Who should buy Merser?

Merser Double Barrel Rum Blended Modernist Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Cooked Fruit

Only Merser Double Barrel Rum Blended Modernist Rum

VanillaToasted

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

SherriedNuttyHoneyTobacco

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