The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryThe GauldronsTimorous Beastie
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%52.5%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£59.5£62.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value84/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 is better value at £60 vs £63.

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

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£59.5 vs £62.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £59.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SherriedChocolateDried FruitSmokeyToasted

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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