Longrow 10 Year Old 1995 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Longrow 10 Year Old 1995Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistillerySpringbankTeaninich
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%65%
Age10 yr23 yr
Price£299£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longrow 10 Year Old 1995

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner45/100
Value17/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Longrow 10 Year Old 1995

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longrow 10 Year Old 1995 is better value at £299 vs £344.

For beginners: Longrow 10 Year Old 1995 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Longrow 10 Year Old 1995

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Longrow?

Longrow 10 Year Old 1995 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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

Only Longrow 10 Year Old 1995

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinalOily

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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