Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Carsebridge
£262
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Teaninich |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.9% | 65% |
| Age | 46 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £262.13 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is better value at £262 vs £344.
For beginners: Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£262.13 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (46 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 £262.13)
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts