Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Stauning HØST
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

Stauning HØST
Stauning
★ 5.00
£42
| Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Stauning HØST | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Timorous Beastie | Stauning |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Denmark |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.4% | 40.5% |
| Age | 5 yr | NAS |
| Price | £37.52 | £41.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Stauning HØST
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Stauning HØST
Quick verdict
Stauning HØST 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 £42.
For beginners: Stauning HØST is more approachable (75/100 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 £41.5)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Stauning HØST
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.5 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 Stauning?
Stauning HØST suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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