Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Benrinnes
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 65% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £399.
For beginners: Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 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 £399)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) 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.
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 Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts