Vatted Grain 50 Year Old 1972 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Vatted Grain 50 Year Old 1972 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)
Decadent Drinks
£285

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Vatted Grain 50 Year Old 1972 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Decadent Drinks | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 65% |
| Age | 50 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £284.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Vatted Grain 50 Year Old 1972 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Vatted Grain 50 Year Old 1972 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Vatted Grain 50 Year Old 1972 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £285 vs £344.
For beginners: Vatted Grain 50 Year Old 1972 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Vatted Grain 50 Year Old 1972 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£284.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £284.95)
Who should buy Vatted?
Vatted Grain 50 Year Old 1972 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) 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 Vatted Grain 50 Year Old 1972 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts