TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs North Star Blend 10 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)North Star Blend 10 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits
DistilleryThompson Bros.North Star Spirits
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV46%46.1%
Age6 yr10 yr
Price£42.95£34.48
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

North Star Blend 10 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North Star Blend 10 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North Star Blend 10 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits is better value at £34 vs £43.

For beginners: North Star Blend 10 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (70/100 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 £34.48)

North Star Blend 10 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.48 vs £42.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)

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 North?

North Star Blend 10 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits 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

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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

HoneyTobacco

Only North Star Blend 10 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits

Malt Extract

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