Highland Park 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 15603510 & 15603515) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Highland Park 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 15603510 & 15603515) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryHighland ParkTimorous Beastie
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.8%48%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£51.16£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 15603510 & 15603515) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Highland Park 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 15603510 & 15603515) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 15603510 & 15603515) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £51 vs £65.

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

Highland Park 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 15603510 & 15603515) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£51.16 vs £64.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.9 vs £51.16)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 15603510 & 15603515) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Highland Park 9 Year Old 2007 (casks 15603510 & 15603515) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokeyToastedVanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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