The Orientalist Origins Vodka vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

The Orientalist Origins VodkaTimorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryThe OrientalistTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%52.5%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£45.95£62.95
Rating5.00/5

The Orientalist Origins Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

The Orientalist Origins Vodka

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Orientalist Origins Vodka is better value at £46 vs £63.

For beginners: The Orientalist Origins Vodka is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Orientalist Origins Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £62.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £45.95)

Who should buy The?

The Orientalist Origins Vodka suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only The Orientalist Origins Vodka

VegetativeNutty

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

VanillaMalt Extract

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