Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishInchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieInchgower
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£64.9£81.59
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 £82.

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 £81.59)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.59 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Cooked FruitChocolate

Only Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Where to buy

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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