TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set
Johnnie Walker
£41
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £41 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set is better value at £41 vs £43.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
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 £41)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£41 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Johnnie Walker Not So Old Fashioned Gift Set