Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£53
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.5% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £53.28 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £53 vs £63.
For beginners: Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£53.28 vs £62.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £53.28)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Mortlach 16 Year Old 1996 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast