Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 20236) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) vs Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 20236) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich
£773
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Bowmore
★ 4.80
£499
| Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 20236) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) | Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Bowmore |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 56.9% |
| Age | 40 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £773.46 | £499 |
| Rating | — | 4.80/5 |
Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 20236) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 20236) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old is better value at £499 vs £773.
For beginners: Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 20236) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 20236) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£773.46 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£499 vs £773.46)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 20236) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old 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 Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 20236) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Only Bowmore The Devil's Casks I - 10 Year Old