Glenfarclas Blairfindy 15 Year Old (Master of Malt) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas Blairfindy 15 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Glenfarclas
£350
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glenfarclas Blairfindy 15 Year Old (Master of Malt) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 65% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £350 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenfarclas Blairfindy 15 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenfarclas Blairfindy 15 Year Old (Master of 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).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £350.
For beginners: Glenfarclas Blairfindy 15 Year Old (Master of Malt) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas Blairfindy 15 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 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 £350)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas Blairfindy 15 Year Old (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Blairfindy 15 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts