TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt
DistilleryThompson Bros.Tullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%41.3%
Age6 yr14 yr
Price£42.95£56.95
Rating5.00/54.56/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value80/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £57.

For beginners: Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt 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 £56.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 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. 14 Year Old Single Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoney

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

Tobacco

Only Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt

Toasted

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