Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Caol Ila
£79
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 52.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £78.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £79.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.95 vs £62.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£62.95 vs £78.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange