Blanton's Black Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blanton's Black Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market)
Blanton's
£250
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Blanton's Black Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blanton's | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blanton's Black Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Blanton's Black Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blanton's Black Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market) is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: Blanton's Black Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Blanton's Black Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
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 £250)
Who should buy Blanton's?
Blanton's Black Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market) 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 Blanton's Black Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts