Akashi Meïsei Deluxe Sherry Cask Finish vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Akashi Meïsei Deluxe Sherry Cask Finish
White Oak
£50
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Akashi Meïsei Deluxe Sherry Cask Finish | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | White Oak | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 52.5% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Akashi Meïsei Deluxe Sherry Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Akashi Meïsei Deluxe Sherry Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Akashi Meïsei Deluxe Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £50 vs £63.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Akashi Meïsei Deluxe Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +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 Akashi?
Akashi Meïsei Deluxe Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
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