North British 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 34443) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 34443) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
North British
£104
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| North British 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 34443) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 59.9% | 48% |
| Age | 28 yr | NAS |
| Price | £104.42 | £64.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 34443) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
North British 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 34443) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
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 £104.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 34443) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.42 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 £104.42)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy North?
North British 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 34443) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 North British 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 34443) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish