Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10922) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10922) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryGlengoyneTimorous Beastie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£74.99£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10922) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10922) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 £75.

For beginners: Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10922) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10922) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.99 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 £74.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10922) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 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 Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 10922) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaDried FruitToasted

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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