Redbreast 25 Year Old 1991 (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Redbreast 25 Year Old 1991 (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryRedbreastTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle Pot StillSingle Malt
ABV53%65%
Age25 yr23 yr
Price£415.15£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Redbreast 25 Year Old 1991 (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Redbreast 25 Year Old 1991 (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)

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).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £415.

For beginners: Redbreast 25 Year Old 1991 (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Redbreast 25 Year Old 1991 (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£415.15 vs £344.14)
  • 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 affordable (£344.14 vs £415.15)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Redbreast?

Redbreast 25 Year Old 1991 (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) 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

Only Redbreast 25 Year Old 1991 (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)

SherriedHoneyDried FruitOld WoodCooked Fruit

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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