Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Scapa
★ 3.75
£52
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scapa | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 52.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £51.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 3.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.75).
Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is better value at £52 vs £63.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£51.95 vs £62.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £51.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Scapa?
Scapa 15 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) 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.
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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