The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryThe London Distillery CompanyTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV54.3%65%
Age5 yr23 yr
Price£362.81£344.14
Rating5.00/5

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

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 £363.

For beginners: The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£362.81 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 £362.81)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Extract

Only The London Distillery Company Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition (2020 Release)

New WoodVanillaCitric

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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