TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder
DistilleryThompson Bros.The Oxford Artisan Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedRye
ABV46%50%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£45.5
Rating5.00/53.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner75/100
Value66/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £46.

For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £45.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.5 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder

VanillaNew WoodCitric

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