Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305
Hanyu
★ 5.00
£250
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305 | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hanyu | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305 is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £249.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Hanyu?
Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305 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 Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts