Highland Park 21 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Highland Park 21 Year Old (2022 Release)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryHighland ParkTeaninich
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%65%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£249.95£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Highland Park 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

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).

Highland Park 21 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £250 vs £344.

For beginners: Highland Park 21 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£249.95 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £249.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 21 Year Old (2022 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Highland Park 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

SherriedHoneyDried FruitSmokey

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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