Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)
Mortlach
£40
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £40.15 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £43.
For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£40.15 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £40.15)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) 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
Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)