Glenturret 18 Year Old 1985 (cask 128) - Signatory vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenturret 18 Year Old 1985 (cask 128) - Signatory
Glenturret
£393
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glenturret 18 Year Old 1985 (cask 128) - Signatory | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.4% | 65% |
| Age | 18 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £392.5 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenturret 18 Year Old 1985 (cask 128) - Signatory
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenturret 18 Year Old 1985 (cask 128) - Signatory
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £393.
For beginners: Glenturret 18 Year Old 1985 (cask 128) - Signatory is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glenturret 18 Year Old 1985 (cask 128) - Signatory
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£392.5 vs £344.14)
- −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 affordable (£344.14 vs £392.5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenturret?
Glenturret 18 Year Old 1985 (cask 128) - Signatory 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 Glenturret 18 Year Old 1985 (cask 128) - Signatory
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts