Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask FinishTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryTobermoryTimorous Beastie
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55.8%48%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£98.95£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish

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 £99.

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£98.95 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 £98.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish 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 Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish

SmokeyNew WoodToastedVanillaMalt Extract

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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