Starward Nova vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Starward Nova
Starward
★ 3.63
£48
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Starward Nova | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Starward | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 41% | 52.5% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £47.5 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 3.63/5 | 5.00/5 |
Starward Nova
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Starward Nova
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.63).
Starward Nova is better value at £48 vs £63.
For beginners: Starward Nova is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Starward Nova
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£47.5 vs £62.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.6 vs 5.0)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £47.5)
Who should buy Starward?
Starward Nova is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Timorous?
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Starward Nova
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast