Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask
Redbreast
£359
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Redbreast | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.7% | 65% |
| Age | 19 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £358.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £359.
For beginners: Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£358.95 vs £344.14)
- −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 affordable (£344.14 vs £358.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Redbreast?
Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask 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 Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 Single Cask
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts