Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017
Highland Park
★ 4.18
£80
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £79.99 | £64.9 |
| Rating | 4.18/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.18).
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £80.
For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 vs £64.9)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£64.9 vs £79.99)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish