Timorous Beastie Blended Malt

Not a bad dram. Sorta in the vein of a Glenglassaugh Torfa or Laphroiag Select. Starts of with nice balance of sweet vanilla and mild peat. Fades a bit at the end and the more you drink looking for other flavours, depth or complexity to develop nothing really does. Still not to bad. 3.5 I'll give it. Not in the 4 territory however.

North Shore Whisky Club: sweet, very little harshness, not as enjoyable as Epicurean which I had just before, but pretty drinkable. Probably wouldn't buy.

Inspired by Robert Burns' poem 'To a Mouse', Timorous Beastie is a Highland blended malt of Blair Athol, Glengoyne, Dalmore and Glen Garioch. A bit off-putting at first, the nose unfolds with butterscotch and intense floral notes before heather honey, citrus fruits and juniper start to emerge. The taste is surprisingly spicy and gingery, featuring mashed berries, creamy vanilla and a touch of eucalyptus. This little fellow is not shy at all! Fading with milky cereals, licorice and hints of sweet malt, the finish turns slightly dry and nutty. Not bad, I would say. RATING: 3.5/5.0 stars ≙ 83 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE