Mortlach 16 Year Old vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 16 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 4.47
£95
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Mortlach 16 Year Old | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 52.5% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £94.85 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 4.47/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 16 Year Old
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Mortlach 16 Year Old
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.47).
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £95.
For beginners: Mortlach 16 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£94.85 vs £62.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £94.85)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 16 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Mortlach 16 Year Old
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
Mortlach 16 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange