Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£550

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 65% |
| Age | 34 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £550 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
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 £550.
For beginners: Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£550 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 £550)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) 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
Only Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts