Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Timorous Beastie
£38
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
| Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Timorous Beastie | Speyburn |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 49.5% |
| Age | 5 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £37.52 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £38 vs £47.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.52 vs £46.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (7 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £37.52)
Who should buy Timorous?
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Speyburn?
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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Where to buy
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange