SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.2% | 65% |
| Age | 19 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £300 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 is better value at £300 vs £344.
For beginners: SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£300 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £300)
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 SMWS 13.43 19 Year Old 1988
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts