TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve
Tullamore D.E.W.
★ 3.82
£57
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Tullamore D.E.W. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £57.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.82/5 |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.82).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £57.
For beginners: Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve 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 £57.33)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£57.33 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 Tullamore?
Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve 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
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve