Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishInchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieInchgower
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%54.5%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£64.9£104
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value77/100

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £104.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £104)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£104 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedChocolate

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Cooked Fruit

Only Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Dried FruitHoneyTobacco

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