Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Glentauchers 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishGlentauchers 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieGlentauchers
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50.9%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£64.9£84.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glentauchers 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value59/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £85.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £84.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glentauchers 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.95 vs £64.9)

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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Glentauchers 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToastedDried Fruit

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