Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Benriach
£101
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 47.6% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £100.95 | £64.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
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 £101.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£100.95 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 £100.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 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 Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish