Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish
Bowmore
£79
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.5% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £78.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £79.
For beginners: Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£78.95 vs £62.95)
- −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 affordable (£62.95 vs £78.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Only Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange