Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Surface:Depth 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65

Surface:Depth 12 Year Old
Surface:Depth
★ 4.00
£47
| Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | Surface:Depth 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Timorous Beastie | Surface:Depth |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 51.2% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £64.9 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Surface:Depth 12 Year Old
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Surface:Depth 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Surface:Depth 12 Year Old is better value at £47 vs £65.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.9 vs £46.95)
Surface:Depth 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £64.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Surface:Depth?
Surface:Depth 12 Year Old is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Surface:Depth 12 Year Old