Michel Forgeron Barrique 60 Grande Champagne Cognac vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Michel Forgeron Barrique 60 Grande Champagne Cognac
Michel Forgeron
£382
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Michel Forgeron Barrique 60 Grande Champagne Cognac | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Michel Forgeron | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £382 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Michel Forgeron Barrique 60 Grande Champagne Cognac
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Michel Forgeron Barrique 60 Grande Champagne Cognac
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 £382.
For beginners: Michel Forgeron Barrique 60 Grande Champagne Cognac is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Michel Forgeron Barrique 60 Grande Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£382 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 £382)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Michel?
Michel Forgeron Barrique 60 Grande Champagne Cognac is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Michel Forgeron Barrique 60 Grande Champagne Cognac
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts