Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs Timorous Beastie Moscatel Cask Finish

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137Timorous Beastie Moscatel Cask Finish
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.2%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£47.3£51.75
Rating5.00/5

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Timorous Beastie Moscatel Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Moscatel Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £52.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Moscatel Cask Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £51.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Timorous Beastie Moscatel Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.75 vs £47.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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 Moscatel 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 Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeMalt ExtractGreen-House

Only Timorous Beastie Moscatel Cask Finish

SmokeyCooked FruitHoneyToastedLeathery

Where to buy

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Timorous Beastie Moscatel Cask Finish

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