Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryCraigellachieTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.1%52.5%
Age10 yr13 yr
Price£47.75£62.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value79/100

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory) is better value at £48 vs £63.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.75 vs £62.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £47.75)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory) 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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #39 (Signatory)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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