Loch Lomond 25 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Loch Lomond 25 Year OldTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryLoch LomondTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%65%
Age25 yr23 yr
Price£316.5£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old

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).

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old is better value at £317 vs £344.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£316.5 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (25 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 £316.5)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Loch Lomond 25 Year Old

VanillaToastedHoneyNuttyOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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