Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's MaltTimorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryMannochmoreTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.1%52.5%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£46.95£62.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value79/100

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is better value at £47 vs £63.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £62.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £46.95)

Who should buy Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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 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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 9321) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Fresh Fruit

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