Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishBenrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky
DistilleryTimorous BeastieBenrinnes
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV48%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.9£93.25
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky

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 £93.

For beginners: Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £93.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.25 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky

CitricFresh FruitSmokeyToastedDried Fruit

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