TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs North British 17 Year Old 2008 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
North British 17 Year Old 2008 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British
£55
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | North British 17 Year Old 2008 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 54.2% |
| Age | 6 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £54.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
North British 17 Year Old 2008 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
North British 17 Year Old 2008 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £55.
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 affordable (£42.95 vs £54.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 17 Year Old 2008 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.5 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 17 Year Old 2008 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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