North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryNorth BritishThompson Bros.
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV54.1%46%
Age20 yr6 yr
Price£62.95£42.95
Rating3.00/55.00/5

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value48/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £63.

For beginners: North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £62.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy North?

North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Both taste of

Honey

Only North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaFresh FruitMalt ExtractOily

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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