Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Loch Lomond
£250
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
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 £249.95)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured 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 Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts