Glenturret 29 Year Old 1989 (cask 238) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1989 (cask 238) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryGlenturretTimorous Beastie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV44.7%48%
Age29 yrNAS
Price£101.95£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1989 (cask 238) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1989 (cask 238) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £102.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1989 (cask 238) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£101.95 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 £101.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1989 (cask 238) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Glenturret 29 Year Old 1989 (cask 238) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodNuttyDried FruitToastedSmokey

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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