Glenfarclas 105 vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glenfarclas 105Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryGlenfarclasTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV60%48%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£69.9£64.9
Rating4.39/55.00/5

Glenfarclas 105

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value63/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glenfarclas 105

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.39).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £70.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 105

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.9 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £69.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 105 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 Glenfarclas 105

HoneyMalt ExtractToastedVanillaDried Fruit

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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