Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Islay Origin vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Islay Origin
Johnnie Walker
£58
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Islay Origin | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 42% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £58.33 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Islay Origin
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Islay Origin
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £58.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Islay Origin is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Islay Origin
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£58.33 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £58.33)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Islay Origin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Islay Origin
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)