Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Balblair
★ 1.00
£47
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 52.5% |
| Age | 7 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 1.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £63.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £62.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (1.0 vs 5.0)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £46.95)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Timorous?
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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