Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands 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 Lowlands Origin
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.00
£54
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands 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 | £53.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £54.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£53.95 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £53.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Lowlands Origin is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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