Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old vs Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

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

Timorous Beastie 25 Year OldAmrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
DistilleryTimorous BeastieAmrut
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%57.1%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£147.22£88.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value34/100

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value56/100

Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £147.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£147.22 vs £88.99)

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£88.99 vs £147.22)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Timorous?

Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old 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 Amrut?

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

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