Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Inchgower
£295
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 65% |
| Age | 27 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £294.9 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is better value at £295 vs £344.
For beginners: Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£294.9 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −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 £294.9)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018) 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
Only Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts