North British 2000 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

North British 2000 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryNorth BritishThompson Bros.
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV46%46%
Age11 yr6 yr
Price£40.32£42.95
Rating5.00/5

North British 2000 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

North British 2000 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 2000 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £40 vs £43.

For beginners: North British 2000 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

North British 2000 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.32 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £40.32)

Who should buy North?

North British 2000 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 North British 2000 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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