Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryTormoreTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.4%65%
Age23 yr23 yr
Price£295.09£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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).

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £295 vs £344.

For beginners: Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£295.09 vs £344.14)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
  • 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 £295.09)

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetative

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