Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 805069) - The Single Cask vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 805069) - The Single CaskTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryGlen ElginTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV53.9%48%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£103.5£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 805069) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 805069) - The Single Cask

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).

Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 805069) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£103.5 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 £103.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 805069) - The Single Cask 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2009 (Cask 805069) - The Single Cask

HoneyDried FruitNuttyOld Wood

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Cooked FruitChocolate

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