Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2007 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2007 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryGlen MorayTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.8%48%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£69.69£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2007 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2007 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

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 £70.

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

Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2007 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.69 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 £69.69)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2007 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) 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 Moray 14 Year Old 2007 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)

VanillaHoneyToastedDried Fruit

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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