Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryMaster of MaltTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV52%48%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£94.95£64.9
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner50/100
Value49/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value77/100

Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £95.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £94.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Timorous?

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Blended Malt 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

HoneyToastedDried FruitMalt Extract

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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