Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£79
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 56.4% | 52.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £79.42 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £79.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.42 vs £62.95)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£62.95 vs £79.42)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange