Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)
Mortlach
£48
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory) | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 52.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £47.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (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).
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory) is better value at £48 vs £63.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£47.95 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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £47.95)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (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
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast