Highland Park 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5029274) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5029274) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Highland Park
£319
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Highland Park 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5029274) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Teaninich |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 65% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £319.06 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5029274) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Highland Park 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5029274) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 1999 (cask 5029274) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £319 vs £344.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5029274) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£319.06 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £319.06)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5029274) - The Octave (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 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 1999 (cask 5029274) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts