Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus
Glenmorangie
£492
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £491.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus
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 £492.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£491.95 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 £491.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Both taste of
Only Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Where to buy
Glenmorangie 25 Year Old The Altus
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange