Ardbeg 1993 (cask 1290) (bottled 2017) - Mackillop's Choice vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 1993 (cask 1290) (bottled 2017) - Mackillop's Choice
Ardbeg
£390
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Ardbeg 1993 (cask 1290) (bottled 2017) - Mackillop's Choice | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 65% |
| Age | 24 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £389.54 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardbeg 1993 (cask 1290) (bottled 2017) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Ardbeg 1993 (cask 1290) (bottled 2017) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £390.
For beginners: Ardbeg 1993 (cask 1290) (bottled 2017) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 1993 (cask 1290) (bottled 2017) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£389.54 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 £389.54)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 1993 (cask 1290) (bottled 2017) - Mackillop's Choice 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.
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 Ardbeg 1993 (cask 1290) (bottled 2017) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts