Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve Gift Set with 2x Glasses vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve Gift Set with 2x GlassesTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryKnockandoThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age21 yr6 yr
Price£70.75£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve Gift Set with 2x Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve Gift Set with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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 £71.

For beginners: Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve Gift Set with 2x Glasses is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve Gift Set with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£70.75 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 £70.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Knockando?

Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve Gift Set with 2x Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneySherried

Only Knockando 21 Year Old 1994 Master Reserve Gift Set with 2x Glasses

Malt ExtractDried FruitToasted

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

Cooked FruitNuttyTobacco

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