Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryGlengoyneTimorous Beastie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV52.9%52.5%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£75.97£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value79/100

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £76.

For beginners: Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£75.97 vs £62.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £75.97)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Timorous?

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Old WoodSherried

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Malt Extract

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Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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