Highland Park 21 Year Old (2020 Release) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 21 Year Old (2020 Release)
Highland Park
£299
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Highland Park 21 Year Old (2020 Release) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Teaninich |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 65% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 21 Year Old (2020 Release)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Highland Park 21 Year Old (2020 Release)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 21 Year Old (2020 Release) is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Highland Park 21 Year Old (2020 Release) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 21 Year Old (2020 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 21 Year Old (2020 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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 Highland Park 21 Year Old (2020 Release)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts