Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Lochlea
£54
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lochlea | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Scotch | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54% | 52.5% |
| Age | 5 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £53.5 | £62.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
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).
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 is better value at £54 vs £63.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£53.5 vs £62.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £53.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Lochlea?
Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17 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
Both taste of
Only Lochlea 5 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #17
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast