Dirtgrain Manifesto Edition 4x20cl vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Dirtgrain Manifesto Edition 4x20clTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBlackwaterTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle Pot StillSingle Malt
ABV44.9%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£256.46£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Dirtgrain Manifesto Edition 4x20cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Dirtgrain Manifesto Edition 4x20cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dirtgrain Manifesto Edition 4x20cl is better value at £256 vs £344.

For beginners: Dirtgrain Manifesto Edition 4x20cl is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Dirtgrain Manifesto Edition 4x20cl

Pros

  • +More affordable (£256.46 vs £344.14)

Cons

  • 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 £256.46)

Who should buy Dirtgrain?

Dirtgrain Manifesto Edition 4x20cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVegetative

Only Dirtgrain Manifesto Edition 4x20cl

YeastyToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafy

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