Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single CaskTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryGlen GrantTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£99.45£64.9
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value30/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £99.

For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.45 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £99.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 1996 (cask 67183) - The Single Cask

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractDried Fruit

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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