Johnnie Walker Red Label 1.5l vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Red Label 1.5l
Johnnie Walker
★ 2.38
£50
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Johnnie Walker Red Label 1.5l | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £49.98 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 2.38/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Red Label 1.5l
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Johnnie Walker Red Label 1.5l
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.38).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £50.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Red Label 1.5l is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Red Label 1.5l
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.98 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (2.4 vs 5.0)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £49.98)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Red Label 1.5l suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Johnnie Walker Red Label 1.5l
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)