Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Lismore 18 Year Old

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishLismore 18 Year Old
DistilleryTimorous BeastieLismore
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£64.9£58.45
Rating5.00/54.43/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Lismore 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value76/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lismore 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.43).

Lismore 18 Year Old is better value at £58 vs £65.

For beginners: Lismore 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.9 vs £58.45)

Lismore 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£58.45 vs £64.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Lismore?

Lismore 18 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Lismore 18 Year Old

HoneyVanillaOld WoodToastedDried Fruit

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