Lismore 18 Year Old vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Lismore 18 Year OldTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryLismoreTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%48%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£58.45£64.9
Rating4.43/55.00/5

Lismore 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value76/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Lismore 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.43).

Lismore 18 Year Old is better value at £58 vs £65.

For beginners: Lismore 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Lismore 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£58.45 vs £64.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.9 vs £58.45)

Who should buy Lismore?

Lismore 18 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Lismore 18 Year Old

HoneyVanillaOld WoodToastedDried Fruit

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Explore more