Port Askaig 8 Year Old vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Askaig 8 Year Old
Port Askaig
★ 4.00
£48
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| Port Askaig 8 Year Old | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 48% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £47.5 | £64.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 8 Year Old
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Port Askaig 8 Year Old
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Port Askaig 8 Year Old is better value at £48 vs £65.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.5 vs £64.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.9 vs £47.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 8 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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Only Port Askaig 8 Year Old
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Where to buy
Port Askaig 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange