Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryTeaninichTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.2%65%
Age27 yr23 yr
Price£300£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)

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).

Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) is better value at £300 vs £344.

For beginners: Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£300 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £300)

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Only Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)

OilyLeatheryOld WoodHusky

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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