Mortlach 14 Year Old vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Mortlach 14 Year OldTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryMortlachThompson Bros.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43.4%46%
Age14 yr6 yr
Price£65.95£42.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value68/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old

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 £66.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 14 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£65.95 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 £65.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 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

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanilla

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

HoneyTobacco

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