Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original
Pearse Lyons
£39
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pearse Lyons | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 5 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £39.44 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original is better value at £39 vs £43.
For beginners: Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.44 vs £42.95)
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)
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £39.44)
Who should buy Pearse?
Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
Only Pearse Lyons 5 Year Old Original
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)