Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryBenrinnesTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.5%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£56.95£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £57 vs £65.

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£56.95 vs £64.9)

Cons

  • 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 £56.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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 Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractToastedFresh FruitHoneySmokey

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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