Yamazaki 1984 vs Teaninich 1972 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

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

Yamazaki 1984Teaninich 1972 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky
DistilleryYamazakiTeaninich
Region
CountryJapanUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£899.95£850
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Teaninich 1972 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 1972 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teaninich 1972 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky is better value at £850 vs £900.

For beginners: Teaninich 1972 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£899.95 vs £850)

Teaninich 1972 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£850 vs £899.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 1972 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

Only Yamazaki 1984

VanillaNuttySherried

Only Teaninich 1972 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts Highland Whisky

Malt ExtractYeastyOily

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