Linkwood 34 Year Old 1984 (batch 18/064) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 34 Year Old 1984 (batch 18/064) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£493
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Linkwood 34 Year Old 1984 (batch 18/064) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.1% | 65% |
| Age | 34 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £493 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 34 Year Old 1984 (batch 18/064) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Linkwood 34 Year Old 1984 (batch 18/064) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £493.
For beginners: Linkwood 34 Year Old 1984 (batch 18/064) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 34 Year Old 1984 (batch 18/064) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£493 vs £344.14)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £493)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 34 Year Old 1984 (batch 18/064) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Linkwood 34 Year Old 1984 (batch 18/064) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts