Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Ruadh Maor 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 6357) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishRuadh Maor 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 6357) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieGlenturret
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%57.3%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£64.9£88.95
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Ruadh Maor 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 6357) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ruadh Maor 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 6357) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £89.

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 £88.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ruadh Maor 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 6357) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.95 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 Ruadh?

Ruadh Maor 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 6357) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Ruadh Maor 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 6357) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokeyHoneyDried FruitNuttyToasted

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