Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishLinkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46.8%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£64.9£88.47
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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 £88.

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 £88.47)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£88.47 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodDried FruitHoneyToastedNutty

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