Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
£46
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £45.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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).
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £46 vs £63.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £62.95)
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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £45.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15444) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast