Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishWilliamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieWilliamson
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%50%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£64.9£103.72
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £104.

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 £103.72)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£103.72 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 Williamson?

Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedChocolate

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Cooked Fruit

Only Williamson 12 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokeyDried FruitNutty

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