Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishRagnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale
DistilleryTimorous BeastieRagnaud Sabourin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV48%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.9£108
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

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 £108.

For beginners: Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £108)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£108 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 Ragnaud?

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale 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 Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

Old WoodVanillaDried FruitToasted

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