Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryInchgowerTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.5%48%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£104£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £104.

For beginners: Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£104 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 £104)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 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

Both taste of

SherriedChocolate

Only Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Dried FruitHoneyTobacco

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Cooked Fruit

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