Probably Orkney’s Finest Distillery 13 Year Old (cask 14529) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Orkney’s Finest Distillery 13 Year Old (cask 14529) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£55
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| Probably Orkney’s Finest Distillery 13 Year Old (cask 14529) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 62.2% | 48% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £54.95 | £64.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Probably Orkney’s Finest Distillery 13 Year Old (cask 14529) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Probably Orkney’s Finest Distillery 13 Year Old (cask 14529) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Probably Orkney’s Finest Distillery 13 Year Old (cask 14529) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) is better value at £55 vs £65.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Probably Orkney’s Finest Distillery 13 Year Old (cask 14529) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £64.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.2%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.9 vs £54.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Orkney’s Finest Distillery 13 Year Old (cask 14529) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing) 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 Probably Orkney’s Finest Distillery 13 Year Old (cask 14529) - Clan Denny Chronicles (Douglas Laing)
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish