Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryCraigellachieTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV61.1%48%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£72.82£64.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner30/100
Value69/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £73.

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.82 vs £64.9)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £72.82)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 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 Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Dried FruitHoneyToastedSmokeyMedicinal

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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