Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryMaster of MaltTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV54.7%48%
Age37 yrNAS
Price£99.95£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

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 £100.

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

Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt) 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 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 Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

ToastedHoneyVanillaDried FruitOld Wood

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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