Bowmore 16 Year Old 1991 Port Matured vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 16 Year Old 1991 Port Matured
Bowmore
★ 5.00
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Bowmore 16 Year Old 1991 Port Matured | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 65% |
| Age | 16 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 16 Year Old 1991 Port Matured
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Bowmore 16 Year Old 1991 Port Matured
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.
For beginners: Bowmore 16 Year Old 1991 Port Matured is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 16 Year Old 1991 Port Matured
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 16 Year Old 1991 Port Matured 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.
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 Bowmore 16 Year Old 1991 Port Matured
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts