Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast vs Tomatin Cù Bòcan 2005 Vintage Limited Edition

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

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The BeastTomatin Cù Bòcan 2005 Vintage Limited Edition
DistilleryTimorous BeastieTomatin
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%50%
Age13 yr11 yr
Price£62.95£49.95
Rating5.00/54.75/5

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value79/100

Tomatin Cù Bòcan 2005 Vintage Limited Edition

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value95/100

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin Cù Bòcan 2005 Vintage Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Tomatin Cù Bòcan 2005 Vintage Limited Edition is better value at £50 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £49.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Tomatin Cù Bòcan 2005 Vintage Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £62.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 Cù Bòcan 2005 Vintage Limited Edition 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 Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Tomatin Cù Bòcan 2005 Vintage Limited Edition

SmokeyToastedDried FruitMedicinal

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