Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryBracklaTimorous Beastie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.5%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£51.95£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £52 vs £65.

For beginners: Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.95 vs £64.9)

Cons

  • 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 £51.95)

Who should buy Royal?

Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Both taste of

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Chocolate

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