22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryDefilementTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV48%48%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£101.95£64.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value49/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £102.

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

22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£101.95 vs £64.9)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £101.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy 22?

22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

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 22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement)

Old WoodToastedLeatheryHoneyTobacco

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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