Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlenglassaughTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.9%65%
Age41 yr23 yr
Price£514.91£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)

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 £515.

For beginners: Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (41 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£514.91 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 £514.91)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company) 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 Glenglassaugh 41 Year Old 1973 (The Malt Whisky Company)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitLeatheryTobacco

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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