Nathan Kendall Pinot Noir 2023 vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Nathan Kendall Pinot Noir 2023Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryNathan KendallTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%52.5%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£49.95£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Nathan Kendall Pinot Noir 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Nathan Kendall Pinot Noir 2023

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).

Nathan Kendall Pinot Noir 2023 is better value at £50 vs £63.

For beginners: Nathan Kendall Pinot Noir 2023 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Nathan Kendall Pinot Noir 2023

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£49.95 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 £49.95)

Who should buy Nathan?

Nathan Kendall Pinot Noir 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Fruit

Only Nathan Kendall Pinot Noir 2023

Citric

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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