Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryGlenrothesTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%52.5%
Age9 yr13 yr
Price£45.95£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - 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).

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £46 vs £63.

For beginners: Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £62.95)

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)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £45.95)

Who should buy Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas 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 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

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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