Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Benromach
★ 4.50
£49
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 52.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £49.11 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish is better value at £49 vs £63.
For beginners: Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.11 vs £62.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £49.11)
Who should buy Benromach?
Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Benromach 2000 Port Wood Finish
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast