Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Nc'nean
£50
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Nc'nean | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 45.7% | 46% |
| Age | 4 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £50.
For beginners: Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 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 £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Nc'nean?
Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Nc'nean 4 Year Old 2017 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)