Royal Salute 21 Year Old LXX vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Salute 21 Year Old LXX
Royal Salute
£299
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Royal Salute 21 Year Old LXX | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Royal Salute | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Salute 21 Year Old LXX
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Royal Salute 21 Year Old LXX
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Salute 21 Year Old LXX is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Royal Salute 21 Year Old LXX is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Royal Salute 21 Year Old LXX
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£299 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Salute 21 Year Old LXX is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Royal Salute 21 Year Old LXX
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts