Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Macallan
£275
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macallan | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £275 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £275 vs £344.
For beginners: Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£275 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £275)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Macallan Edition No.4 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts