The Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1554) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

The Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1554) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryGlenrothesTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV66.5%48%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£52.67£64.9
Rating5.00/5

The Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1554) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

The Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1554) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1554) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £53 vs £65.

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

The Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1554) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.67 vs £64.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (66.5%) — may need water
  • 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 £52.67)

Who should buy The?

The Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1554) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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

Sherried

Only The Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 1554) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Fresh FruitVanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Cooked FruitChocolate

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