BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead
Benriach
★ 5.00
£324
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 65% |
| Age | 35 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £324.35 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead is better value at £324 vs £344.
For beginners: BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£324.35 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £324.35)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead 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 BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts