Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release)
Highland Park
£547
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Teaninich |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £547.48 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £547.
For beginners: Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£547.48 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 £547.48)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release) 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 Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts