Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of EdinburghTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryMortlachTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.7%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£79.95£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £80.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 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

Both taste of

SherriedChocolate

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Dried FruitToasted

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Cooked Fruit

Where to buy

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Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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