Ardmore 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 14466) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 14466) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Ardmore
£87
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| Ardmore 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 14466) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £86.58 | £64.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 14466) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 14466) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
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 £87.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 14466) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£86.58 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 £86.58)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 14466) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 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 Ardmore 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 14466) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish