Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 21382) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 21382) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Inchgower
£96
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 21382) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.8% | 52.5% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £95.5 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 21382) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 21382) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
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 £96.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 21382) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£95.5 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 £95.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 21382) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 21382) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
Inchgower 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 21382) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange