Glen Spey 10 Year Old 2008 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Glen Spey 10 Year Old 2008 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryGlen SpeyTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55.9%52.5%
Age10 yr13 yr
Price£50.88£62.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Glen Spey 10 Year Old 2008 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value79/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Glen Spey 10 Year Old 2008 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

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 4.00).

Glen Spey 10 Year Old 2008 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) is better value at £51 vs £63.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 10 Year Old 2008 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.88 vs £62.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £50.88)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 10 Year Old 2008 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) 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

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glen Spey 10 Year Old 2008 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

ToastedCitric

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Vanilla

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