Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - 1990s vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - 1990sTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryLochnagarTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£99.99£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - 1990s

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 £100.

For beginners: Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Royal?

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - 1990s

Malt ExtractToastedHoneyDried FruitOld Wood

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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