Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label
Bladnoch
£50
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 48% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £50.44 | £64.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label is better value at £50 vs £65.
For beginners: Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£50.44 vs £64.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — 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 £50.44)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label 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
Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old 51.4% - Distillery Label
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish