Etsu Pacific Ocean Gin vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Etsu Pacific Ocean GinTimorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryEtsuTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%52.5%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£46.5£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Etsu Pacific Ocean Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Etsu Pacific Ocean Gin

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).

Etsu Pacific Ocean Gin is better value at £47 vs £63.

For beginners: Etsu Pacific Ocean Gin is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Etsu Pacific Ocean Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.5 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 £46.5)

Who should buy Etsu?

Etsu Pacific Ocean Gin 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Etsu Pacific Ocean Gin

CitricFragant

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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