Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryTomatinTimorous Beastie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£83.59£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £84.

For beginners: Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£83.59 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £83.59)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 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 Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

HoneyVanillaToastedDried FruitMalt Extract

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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