Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishLongmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieLongmorn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%53.1%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£64.9£47.47
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas) 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.9 vs £47.47)

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.47 vs £64.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas) 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 Longmorn 18 Year Old 1995 Cask Strength Edition (Chivas)

VanillaHoneyDried FruitOld WoodToasted

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