Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Ben Nevis
★ 5.00
£300
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 65% |
| Age | 26 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £300 vs £344.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299.95)
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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 Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts