Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Tormore 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 1308) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishTormore 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 1308) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieTormore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%47.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£64.9£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Tormore 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 1308) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 1308) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tormore 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 1308) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 £46.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Tormore 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 1308) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £64.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Tormore?

Tormore 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 1308) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Tormore 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 1308) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokeyMalt ExtractOld WoodToastedDried Fruit

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