Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star SpiritsTimorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryLoch LomondTimorous Beastie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.5%52.5%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£57.95£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Smoke64/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star 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).

Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits is better value at £58 vs £63.

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

Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£57.95 vs £62.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £57.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Croftengea?

Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits 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

Only Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

SmokeyToastedLeatheryDried FruitNutty

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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