Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 90708852) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 90708852) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryArdmoreTimorous Beastie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.2%48%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£71.01£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 90708852) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value77/100

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 90708852) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £71.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 90708852) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.01 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £71.01)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 90708852) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Timorous?

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 90708852) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokeyHoneyToastedDried FruitLeathery

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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