Mortlach 16 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 16 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Mortlach
★ 4.95
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Mortlach 16 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 65% |
| Age | 16 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.95/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 16 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Mortlach 16 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.95).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.
For beginners: Mortlach 16 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 16 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (5.0 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 16 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Mortlach 16 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts