Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.2%48.4%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£47.3£37.52
Rating5.00/5

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £38 vs £47.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.3 vs £37.52)

Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.52 vs £47.3)

Cons

  • 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's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

YeastyFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Hay-likeGreen-House

Only Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Toasted

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