SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.7% | 65% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — 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 £250)
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985 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
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Only SMWS 71.32 20 Year Old 1985
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