Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year Old - Derestricted vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year Old - Derestricted
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
★ 5.00
£290
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year Old - Derestricted | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.4% | 65% |
| Age | 30 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £289.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year Old - Derestricted
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year Old - Derestricted
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year Old - Derestricted is better value at £290 vs £344.
For beginners: Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year Old - Derestricted is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year Old - Derestricted
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£289.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £289.95)
Who should buy Braes?
Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year Old - Derestricted 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 Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year Old - Derestricted
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts