Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990
Michel Couvreur
£427
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990 | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Michel Couvreur | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | France | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £426.98 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990
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 £427.
For beginners: Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£426.98 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 £426.98)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Michel?
Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Michel Couvreur Very Sherried 25 Year Old 1990
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts