Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£284
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 65% |
| Age | 45 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £283.65 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum is better value at £284 vs £344.
For beginners: Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£283.65 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £283.65)
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum 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 Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts