in my very conderable expeience on type
I'll bet you're fun at parties.
The Tiger Moth is a product of its time. Notwithstanding its shortcomings it delivered what it was tasked to do successfully and much more.
Today it presents an opportunity to go back in time experiencing its handling qualities and design quirks accordingly.
Whether it is the best or the worst aircraft is irrelevant. It simply is as the 600 or so currently airworthy stand testament to a loved design.