TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Wire Works Small Batch 2

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Wire Works Small Batch 2
DistilleryThompson Bros.White Peak Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%47.7%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£61.57
Rating5.00/55.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Wire Works Small Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wire Works Small Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £62.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £61.57)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Wire Works Small Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.57 vs £42.95)

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 Wire?

Wire Works Small Batch 2 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

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Wire Works Small Batch 2

SmokeyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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