Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryDouglas LaingTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£48.78£64.9
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value92/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £49 vs £65.

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

Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£48.78 vs £64.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.9 vs £48.78)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Bowmore & Inchgower - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyDried FruitOld WoodLeathery

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Cooked FruitChocolate

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