Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s
Lot 40
★ 4.50
£48
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lot 40 | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £48 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £48.
For beginners: Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£48 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £48)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Lot?
Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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
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