TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Mortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%61.6%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£42.95£59.95
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £60.

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 £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Tobacco

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoney

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

LeatheryOilyMalt ExtractToasted

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