Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 18166 ) - The Single Malts of Scotland vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 18166 ) - The Single Malts of ScotlandTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlenrothesTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.5%65%
Age30 yr23 yr
Price£311.08£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 18166 ) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 18166 ) - The Single Malts of Scotland

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).

Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 18166 ) - The Single Malts of Scotland is better value at £311 vs £344.

For beginners: Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 18166 ) - The Single Malts of Scotland is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 18166 ) - The Single Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +More affordable (£311.08 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)

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 £311.08)

Who should buy Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 18166 ) - The Single Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Fresh FruitLeafyHay-like

Only Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 18166 ) - The Single Malts of Scotland

HoneyOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Malt ExtractVegetative

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