Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishTomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieTomatin
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£64.9£83.59
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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 £84.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £83.59)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£83.59 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 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

HoneyVanillaToastedDried FruitMalt Extract

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