Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryKentucky OwlTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV57.9%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£260£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value19/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12 is better value at £260 vs £344.

For beginners: Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£260 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.9%) — 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 £260)

Who should buy Kentucky?

Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12 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 Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Batch 12

VanillaCooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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