BenRiach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 5463) Bourbon Cask Finish vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 5463) Bourbon Cask Finish
Benriach
£409
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| BenRiach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 5463) Bourbon Cask Finish | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.9% | 65% |
| Age | 37 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £409.19 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 5463) Bourbon Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 5463) Bourbon Cask Finish
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 £409.
For beginners: BenRiach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 5463) Bourbon Cask Finish is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 5463) Bourbon Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£409.19 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 £409.19)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 5463) Bourbon Cask Finish 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 BenRiach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 5463) Bourbon Cask Finish
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts