BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish
Benriach
£322
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.1% | 65% |
| Age | 35 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £321.75 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £322 vs £344.
For beginners: BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +More affordable (£321.75 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £321.75)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish 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 BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts