TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryThompson Bros.North British
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%40.1%
Age6 yr33 yr
Price£42.95£68.5
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 33 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 £69.

For beginners: North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (75/100 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 £68.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.5 vs £42.95)
  • 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 North?

North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked FruitNuttyHoney

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

SherriedTobacco

Only North British 33 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

CitricOld Wood

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