Inchgower 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 22000/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 22000/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryInchgowerTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV52.7%52.5%
Age14 yr13 yr
Price£65.95£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 22000/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value79/100

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 22000/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £66.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 22000/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.95 vs £62.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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)
  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £65.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 22000/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) 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.

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

Only Inchgower 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 22000/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOilyToasted

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 22000/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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