Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Brackla
£43
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 52.9% | 46% |
| Age | 4 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £42.98 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £43.
For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£42.98 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 £42.98)
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Royal Brackla 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 939449) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)