Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryBlair AtholTimorous Beastie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£106.31£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

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 £106.

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

Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£106.31 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 £106.31)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Blair Athol 18 Year Old 2004 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodHoneyVanillaDried FruitToasted

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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