Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Tyrconnell
★ 5.00
£68
| Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Timorous Beastie | Tyrconnell |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £62.95 | £67.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is better value at £63 vs £68.
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 £67.63)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£67.63 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 Tyrconnell?
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange