Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glenburgie
£299
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.8% | 65% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (59.8%) — 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 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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 Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1985 (cask 71.30) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts