Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
Balblair
£84

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 52.5% |
| Age | 10 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £83.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
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).
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £84.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£83.95 vs £62.95)
- −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 affordable (£62.95 vs £83.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr 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 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
Only Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
Balblair 10 Year Old (cask 800135) - Dràm Mòr
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange