Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryAultmoreTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.5%48%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£103.95£64.9
Rating2.00/55.00/5

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value19/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £104.

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

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£103.95 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (2.0 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £103.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaOld WoodHoneyDried FruitToasted

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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