Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryMortlachTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.4%52.5%
Age20 yr13 yr
Price£79.42£62.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value63/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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).

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.42 vs £62.95)

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £79.42)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (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

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolateToasted

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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