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

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

Johnnie Walker Double BlackTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerThompson Bros.
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£36.9£42.95
Rating3.93/55.00/5

Johnnie Walker Double Black

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Johnnie Walker Double Black

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.93).

Johnnie Walker Double Black is better value at £37 vs £43.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Double Black is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Double Black

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.9 vs £42.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £36.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Double Black 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 Double Black

SmokeyToastedMalt Extract

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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