Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Blair Athol
£106
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £106.31 | £64.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (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 £106.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£106.31 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 £106.31)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter 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 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 Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish