Mauxion Bois Ordinaires Lot 89 Cognac vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mauxion Bois Ordinaires Lot 89 CognacTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryMauxionTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£330£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Mauxion Bois Ordinaires Lot 89 Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Mauxion Bois Ordinaires Lot 89 Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mauxion Bois Ordinaires Lot 89 Cognac is better value at £330 vs £344.

For beginners: Mauxion Bois Ordinaires Lot 89 Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mauxion Bois Ordinaires Lot 89 Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£330 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £330)

Who should buy Mauxion?

Mauxion Bois Ordinaires Lot 89 Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Mauxion Bois Ordinaires Lot 89 Cognac

Dried FruitTobaccoToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetative

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