Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast vs Tomatin 16 Year Old - Duthies Cask Strength (WM Cadenhead)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
Tomatin 16 Year Old - Duthies Cask Strength (WM Cadenhead)
Tomatin
£53
| Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | Tomatin 16 Year Old - Duthies Cask Strength (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Timorous Beastie | Tomatin |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 53.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £62.95 | £53.12 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Tomatin 16 Year Old - Duthies Cask Strength (WM Cadenhead)
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Tomatin 16 Year Old - Duthies Cask Strength (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 16 Year Old - Duthies Cask Strength (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £53 vs £63.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £53.12)
Tomatin 16 Year Old - Duthies Cask Strength (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.12 vs £62.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 16 Year Old - Duthies Cask Strength (WM Cadenhead) 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 Tomatin 16 Year Old - Duthies Cask Strength (WM Cadenhead)