Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Writers Tears Cask Strength (2019 Release)

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

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishWriters Tears Cask Strength (2019 Release)
DistilleryTimorous BeastieWalsh
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV48%53%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.9£98
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Writers Tears Cask Strength (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Writers Tears Cask Strength (2019 Release)

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 £98.

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 £98)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Writers Tears Cask Strength (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£98 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 Writers?

Writers Tears Cask Strength (2019 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Writers Tears Cask Strength (2019 Release)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedHoneyDried Fruit

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