Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Compass Box
£284
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Teaninich |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £283.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet is better value at £284 vs £344.
For beginners: Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Pros
- +More affordable (£283.95 vs £344.14)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 £283.95)
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box Celestial - The Extinct Blends Quartet suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
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
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