Tarot Blend 17 Year Old 2007 "The Empress" - North Star Spirits vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Tarot Blend 17 Year Old 2007 "The Empress" - North Star SpiritsTimorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsTimorous Beastie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV43.5%48%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£49.95£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Tarot Blend 17 Year Old 2007 "The Empress" - North Star Spirits

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Tarot Blend 17 Year Old 2007 "The Empress" - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tarot Blend 17 Year Old 2007 "The Empress" - North Star Spirits is better value at £50 vs £65.

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

Tarot Blend 17 Year Old 2007 "The Empress" - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£49.95 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 £49.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Tarot?

Tarot Blend 17 Year Old 2007 "The Empress" - North Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Tarot Blend 17 Year Old 2007 "The Empress" - North Star Spirits

SmokeyMalt ExtractDried FruitToastedLeafy

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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