Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast vs Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Timorous Beastie | Tobermory |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 68.2% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £62.95 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £66.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£62.95 vs £65.84)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.84 vs £62.95)
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.
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)