Edradour 25 Year Old Batch #2 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Edradour 25 Year Old Batch #2 | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £403 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 25 Year Old Batch #2
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Edradour 25 Year Old Batch #2
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 £403.
For beginners: Edradour 25 Year Old Batch #2 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Edradour 25 Year Old Batch #2
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£403 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 £403)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 25 Year Old Batch #2 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Edradour 25 Year Old Batch #2
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts