Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Craigellachie
£49
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £48.87 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
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).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £49 vs £63.
For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Pros
- +More affordable (£48.87 vs £62.95)
Cons
- −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 £48.87)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast