Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishTomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask
DistilleryTimorous BeastieTomatin
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%53.9%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£64.9£98.95
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £99.

For beginners: Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £98.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£98.95 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Chocolate

Only Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

VanillaOld Wood

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Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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