Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside WhiskyTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryBenrinnesTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£93.25£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky

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 £93.

For beginners: Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.25 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 £93.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 2008 / 12 Year Old / Dumangin Batch 013 Speyside Whisky

CitricFresh FruitSmokeyToastedDried Fruit

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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