Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryGlen OrdTimorous Beastie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%52.5%
Age14 yr13 yr
Price£53.21£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value79/100

Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £53 vs £63.

For beginners: Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.21 vs £62.95)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £53.21)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Glen Ord 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9652) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Toasted

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

VanillaHoney

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