Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026
Glen Scotia
£60
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 52.5% |
| Age | 7 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 is better value at £60 vs £63.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £62.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £59.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026 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 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast 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.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
Glen Scotia 7 Year Old (Medium Peated Ruby Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2026
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange