The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Carmaferg - Single Cask Edition vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Carmaferg - Single Cask Edition
The Glenlivet
£344
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Carmaferg - Single Cask Edition | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 65% |
| Age | 18 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £343.57 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Carmaferg - Single Cask Edition
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Carmaferg - Single Cask Edition
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Carmaferg - Single Cask Edition is better value at £344 vs £344.
For beginners: The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Carmaferg - Single Cask Edition is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Carmaferg - Single Cask Edition
Pros
- +More affordable (£343.57 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £343.57)
Who should buy The?
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Carmaferg - Single Cask Edition 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
Both taste of
Only The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Carmaferg - Single Cask Edition
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