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)Stauning HØST
DistilleryTimorous BeastieStauning
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%40.5%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£37.52£41.5
Rating5.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Stauning HØST

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitToasted

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

Malt ExtractYeasty

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodVegetativeCooked Fruit

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