Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£51
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £50.82 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish is better value at £51 vs £63.
For beginners: Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£50.82 vs £62.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £50.82)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of
Only Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast