Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)
North British
£104
| Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Timorous Beastie | North British |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 54.7% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £64.9 | £104.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)
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 £104.
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 £104.32)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.32 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 North?
North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Only North British 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 598037) - Rare Auld Grain (Duncan Taylor)