Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt WhiskyTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryMichel CouvreurTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£259.96£344.14
Rating4.60/55.00/5

Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner60/100
Value18/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.60).

Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky is better value at £260 vs £344.

For beginners: Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£259.96 vs £344.14)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £259.96)

Who should buy Michel?

Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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 Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky

SherriedFragantCooked FruitOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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