Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s
Johnnie Walker
£99
| Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Timorous Beastie | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £64.9 | £99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s
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 £99.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s 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 £99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£99 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - 1980s