Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside CollectionTimorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryLongmornTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%52.5%
Age18 yr13 yr
Price£102.99£62.95
Rating4.33/55.00/5

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value42/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

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 4.33).

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £103.

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

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£102.99 vs £62.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 £102.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

CitricToasted

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Malt Extract

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