Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Karuizawa
★ 4.50
£250
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.8% | 65% |
| Age | 29 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £249.86 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£249.86 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £249.86)
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts