Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Glencadam 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 4762) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishGlencadam 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 4762) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieGlencadam
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%53.9%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£64.9£83.18
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glencadam 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 4762) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glencadam 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 4762) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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 £83.

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 affordable (£64.9 vs £83.18)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glencadam 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 4762) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£83.18 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 Glencadam?

Glencadam 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 4762) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Glencadam 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 4762) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

VanillaToastedHoneyMalt ExtractDried Fruit

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