Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryInchgowerTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£81.59£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 £82.

For beginners: Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.59 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 £81.59)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Cooked FruitChocolate

Where to buy

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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