CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt
Gordon & MacPhail
£267
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Gordon & MacPhail | Teaninich |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.9% | 65% |
| Age | 30 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £266.5 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt is better value at £267 vs £344.
For beginners: CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£266.5 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £266.5)
Who should buy CRN57?
CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 CRN57 30 Year Old Blended Malt
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts