TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 13/72) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 13/72) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Highland Park
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr21 yr
Price£42.95£61.34
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 13/72) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 13/72) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £61.

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 £61.34)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 13/72) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.34 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 Highland?

Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 13/72) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 13/72) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokeyToastedOld WoodLeathery

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