Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Kylebeg Wood Tree 3 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Kylebeg Wood Tree 3 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Midleton
£499
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Kylebeg Wood Tree 3 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £499 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Kylebeg Wood Tree 3 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Kylebeg Wood Tree 3 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
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 £499.
For beginners: Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Kylebeg Wood Tree 3 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Kylebeg Wood Tree 3 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£499 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 £499)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Kylebeg Wood Tree 3 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) 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 Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Kylebeg Wood Tree 3 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts