Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryPort DundasTeaninich
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV53.3%65%
Age43 yr23 yr
Price£469.42£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £469.

For beginners: Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (43 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£469.42 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 £469.42)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Port Dundas 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 14767) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodOilyNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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