Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye Kentucky Straight Rye WhiskeyTimorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryKnob CreekTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%52.5%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£45.5£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

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).

Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is better value at £46 vs £63.

For beginners: Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£45.5 vs £62.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £45.5)

Who should buy Knob?

Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 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 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

VanillaHoney

Only Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

ToastedCitric

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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