Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses
Johnnie Walker
★ 2.00
£35
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses | 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 | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £35 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses is better value at £35 vs £43.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 £35)
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses 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 Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)