Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 19898) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 19898) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryStrathmillTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44.1%65%
Age32 yr23 yr
Price£300.05£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 19898) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 19898) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 19898) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £300 vs £344.

For beginners: Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 19898) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 19898) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£300.05 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (32 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 £300.05)

Who should buy Strathmill?

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 19898) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 19898) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

VanillaNuttyOld WoodHoneyToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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