Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryWilliamsonTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£103.72£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £104.

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

Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£103.72 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 £103.72)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Williamson?

Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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 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

Both taste of

SherriedChocolate

Only Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokeyDried FruitNutty

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Cooked Fruit

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