Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926)
Edradour
£275
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 65% |
| Age | 17 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £275 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926) is better value at £275 vs £344.
For beginners: Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926)
Pros
- +More affordable (£275 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £275)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926) 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 Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts