Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishDeanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieDeanston
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%51.7%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£64.9£97.95
Rating5.00/52.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value20/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £98.

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 £97.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£97.95 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 Deanston?

Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodVanillaHoneyDried FruitNutty

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