Marquis de Sauval 1968 Armagnac vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Marquis de Sauval 1968 ArmagnacTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryMarquis de SauvalTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£427£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Marquis de Sauval 1968 Armagnac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Marquis de Sauval 1968 Armagnac

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 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £427.

For beginners: Marquis de Sauval 1968 Armagnac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Marquis de Sauval 1968 Armagnac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£427 vs £344.14)
  • 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 affordable (£344.14 vs £427)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Marquis?

Marquis de Sauval 1968 Armagnac 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

Only Marquis de Sauval 1968 Armagnac

ToastedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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