Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%)Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryEdradourTimorous Beastie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.7%52.5%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£50.64£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%)

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).

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%) is better value at £51 vs £63.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.64 vs £62.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • 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 £50.64)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Honey

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask (57.7%)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitChocolate

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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