Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single CaskTimorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryInchgowerTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV53.1%52.5%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£86.95£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

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 £87.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.95 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 £86.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask 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 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

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

SherriedCooked FruitOld WoodNuttyToasted

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

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Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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