North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
North British
£474
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Teaninich |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 65% |
| Age | 50 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £474.05 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £474.
For beginners: North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£474.05 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 £474.05)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts