Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryLittlemillTimorous Beastie
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£92.37£64.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value54/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value77/100

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £92.

For beginners: Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£92.37 vs £64.9)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £92.37)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Littlemill 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 16) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Old WoodVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractDried Fruit

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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