Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 8342457) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 8342457) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Miltonduff
£102
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 8342457) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miltonduff | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 52.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £101.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 8342457) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 8342457) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £102.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 8342457) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£101.95 vs £62.95)
- −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 affordable (£62.95 vs £101.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Miltonduff?
Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 8342457) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
Only Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 8342457) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast