Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Carsebridge
£269
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Teaninich |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 65% |
| Age | 45 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £268.75 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is better value at £269 vs £344.
For beginners: Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£268.75 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (45 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 £268.75)
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1973 (cask 15566) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts