Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)
Inchgower
£50
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory) | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 52.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £63.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £62.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £49.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory) 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 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast 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
Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange