Fara Blended Malt Whisky vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Fara Blended Malt WhiskyTimorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryOrkney DistillingTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%52.5%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£49.5£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Fara Blended Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Fara Blended Malt Whisky

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).

Fara Blended Malt Whisky is better value at £50 vs £63.

For beginners: Fara Blended Malt Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fara Blended Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.5 vs £62.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £49.5)

Who should buy Fara?

Fara Blended Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Fara Blended Malt Whisky

FragantToasted

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Malt Extract

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