New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryThe New Zealand Whisky CompanyTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryNew ZealandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55.4%48%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£94.22£64.9
Rating5.00/5

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

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 £94.

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

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.22 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 £94.22)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy New?

New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32) 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

Only New Zealand 19 Year Old 1993 (cask 32)

HoneyMalt ExtractOilyDried FruitToasted

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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