Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000sTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryLot 40Thompson Bros.
Region
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£48£42.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value94/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £48.

For beginners: Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£48 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £48)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Lot?

Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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 Lot 40 Rye Whisky - Early 2000s

ToastedNew WoodMalt Extract

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

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

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