Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Invergordon 43 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishInvergordon 43 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieInvergordon
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48%47.7%
AgeNAS43 yr
Price£64.9£99.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Invergordon 43 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 43 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £100.

For beginners: Invergordon 43 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £99.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Invergordon 43 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £64.9)

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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 43 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Invergordon 43 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodVanillaOilyHoneyNutty

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