BenRiach 19 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

BenRiach 19 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryBenriachTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.1%48%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£62.39£64.9
Rating5.00/5

BenRiach 19 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

BenRiach 19 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

BenRiach 19 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £62 vs £65.

For beginners: BenRiach 19 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

BenRiach 19 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£62.39 vs £64.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.9 vs £62.39)

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 19 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Only BenRiach 19 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

HoneyVanillaToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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