Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2016 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2016Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryFour RosesTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV55.6%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£499£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2016

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2016

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £499.

For beginners: Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2016 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2016

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£499 vs £344.14)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £499)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2016 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2016

VanillaToastedHoneyOily

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetative

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