Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland
Balblair
£63
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 48% |
| Age | 4 yr | NAS |
| Price | £62.95 | £64.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland is better value at £63 vs £65.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland
Pros
- +More affordable (£62.95 vs £64.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.9 vs £62.95)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland 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
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Where to buy
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange