Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryNorth BritishThompson Bros.
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV64.8%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£59.92£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

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).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £60.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (64.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.92 vs £42.95)
  • 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 affordable (£42.95 vs £59.92)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Princess?

Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British) 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 Princess Torte 2007 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

VanillaFresh FruitCitricOily

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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