Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10703) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10703) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryGlen GrantTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51.5%48%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£94.04£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10703) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value77/100

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10703) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £94.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10703) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.04 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £94.04)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10703) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Port Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10703) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

NuttyHoneyDried FruitOld WoodToasted

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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