Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenfarclas 105 20 Year OldTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlenfarclasTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60%65%
Age20 yr23 yr
Price£399£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £399.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 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 £399)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old 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 Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old

SherriedOld WoodCooked FruitToastedVanilla

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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