Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishHighland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017
DistilleryTimorous BeastieHighland Park
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£64.9£79.99
Rating5.00/54.18/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017

Smoke64/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value52/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.18).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £80.

For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 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 £79.99)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.99 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 Highland?

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017

HoneyToastedSmokeyVanillaNutty

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