Michter's US*1 Straight Rye vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye
Michter's Distillery
★ 4.65
£58
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Michter's US*1 Straight Rye | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Michter's Distillery | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 42.4% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £57.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.65/5 | 5.00/5 |
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.65).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £58.
For beginners: Michter's US*1 Straight Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.95 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 £57.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Michter's?
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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
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