Dewar's Double Double 27 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dewar's Double Double 27 Year Old
Dewar's
£269
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Dewar's Double Double 27 Year Old | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dewar's | Teaninich |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 65% |
| Age | 27 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £268.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dewar's Double Double 27 Year Old
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Dewar's Double Double 27 Year Old
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dewar's Double Double 27 Year Old is better value at £269 vs £344.
For beginners: Dewar's Double Double 27 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Dewar's Double Double 27 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£268.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
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 £268.95)
Who should buy Dewar's?
Dewar's Double Double 27 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Dewar's Double Double 27 Year Old
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts