Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryGlentauchersTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.9%48%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£55.28£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £55 vs £65.

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

Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£55.28 vs £64.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.9 vs £55.28)

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2008 (cask 900661) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractHoneyDried FruitToastedYeasty

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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