Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured vs Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old

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

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask MaturedTimorous Beastie 25 Year Old
DistilleryAmrutTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.1%46.8%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£88.99£147.22
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value56/100

Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value34/100

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £147.

For beginners: Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£88.99 vs £147.22)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£147.22 vs £88.99)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured 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 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitNuttyTobacco

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