Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishGlen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask
DistilleryTimorous BeastieGlen Grant
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£64.9£99.45
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value30/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £99.

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 £99.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.45 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractDried Fruit

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