Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve SpecialeTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryRagnaud SabourinTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£108£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

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 £108.

For beginners: Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£108 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 £108)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ragnaud?

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale 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 Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

Old WoodVanillaDried FruitToasted

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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