Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Timorous Beastie x WEST Brewery Beer Cask Finish

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

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Timorous Beastie x WEST Brewery Beer Cask Finish
DistilleryTamnavulinTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.8%48%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£54.95£52.5
Rating5.00/5

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value91/100

Timorous Beastie x WEST Brewery Beer Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie x WEST Brewery Beer Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Timorous Beastie x WEST Brewery Beer Cask Finish is better value at £53 vs £55.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie x WEST Brewery Beer Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £52.5)

Timorous Beastie x WEST Brewery Beer Cask Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.5 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (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 x WEST Brewery Beer 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

Toasted

Only Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Timorous Beastie x WEST Brewery Beer Cask Finish

Cooked FruitChocolateYeastySherried

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