Highland Park 9 Year Old 2005 - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 56.6% vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 9 Year Old 2005 - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 56.6%
Highland Park
£47
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| Highland Park 9 Year Old 2005 - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 56.6% | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 48% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £46.97 | £64.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 9 Year Old 2005 - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 56.6%
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Highland Park 9 Year Old 2005 - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 56.6%
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 9 Year Old 2005 - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 56.6% is better value at £47 vs £65.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 9 Year Old 2005 - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 56.6%
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£46.97 vs £64.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.9 vs £46.97)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 9 Year Old 2005 - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 56.6% suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Highland Park 9 Year Old 2005 - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 56.6%
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish