Surface:Depth 12 Year Old vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Surface:Depth 12 Year OldTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistillerySurface:DepthTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51.2%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£46.95£64.9
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Surface:Depth 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value85/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Surface:Depth 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Surface:Depth 12 Year Old is better value at £47 vs £65.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Surface:Depth 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £64.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.9 vs £46.95)

Who should buy Surface:Depth?

Surface:Depth 12 Year Old 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

Both taste of

SherriedChocolateCooked Fruit

Only Surface:Depth 12 Year Old

HoneyToasted

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