Johnnie Walker Black Triple Cask vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Johnnie Walker Black Triple CaskTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerThompson Bros.
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£54.95£42.95
Rating3.50/55.00/5

Johnnie Walker Black Triple Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value64/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Johnnie Walker Black Triple Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £55.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Triple Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Black Triple Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 £54.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Triple Cask 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Johnnie Walker Black Triple Cask

VanillaSmokeyToastedMalt Extract

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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