Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Slyrs Destillerie
★ 4.50
£70
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Slyrs Destillerie | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Germany | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 52.5% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £70.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £69.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Slyrs?
Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)