TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin
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 Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.00
£54
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 42% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £53.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £54.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £53.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£53.95 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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