Old Parr 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Old Parr 18 Year Old Blended Scotch WhiskyTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryOld ParrTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£69.95£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Old Parr 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Old Parr 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

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 £70.

For beginners: Old Parr 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Old Parr 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 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 £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Old?

Old Parr 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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 Old Parr 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

NuttyDried FruitVanillaToasted

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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