Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single CaskTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryTomatinTimorous Beastie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV53.9%48%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£98.95£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £99.

For beginners: Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£98.95 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £98.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask 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.

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

Both taste of

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

VanillaOld Wood

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Chocolate

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Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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