The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryThe Blended Whisky CompanyTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV52.1%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£349.95£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value14/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £350.

For beginners: The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£349.95 vs £344.14)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £349.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 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 The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9

Old WoodTobaccoDried FruitNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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