Melting Moments 14 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (North British) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Melting Moments 14 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (North British)TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryNorth BritishThompson Bros.
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV46%46%
Age14 yr6 yr
Price£53.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Melting Moments 14 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (North British)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Melting Moments 14 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (North British)

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 £54.

For beginners: Melting Moments 14 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (North British) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Melting Moments 14 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (North British)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.95 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 £53.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Melting?

Melting Moments 14 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (North British) 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

Both taste of

HoneySherried

Only Melting Moments 14 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (North British)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

Cooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Explore more