Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 12172) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 12172) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Glengoyne
£85
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 12172) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 48% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £84.84 | £64.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 12172) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 12172) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
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 £85.
For beginners: Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 12172) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 12172) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.84 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 £84.84)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 12172) - The First Editions (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 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 12172) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish