Port Dundas 46 Year Old 1978 (cask 18425) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 46 Year Old 1978 (cask 18425) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Port Dundas
£449
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Port Dundas 46 Year Old 1978 (cask 18425) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Teaninich |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 65% |
| Age | 46 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £448.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 46 Year Old 1978 (cask 18425) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Port Dundas 46 Year Old 1978 (cask 18425) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £449.
For beginners: Port Dundas 46 Year Old 1978 (cask 18425) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 46 Year Old 1978 (cask 18425) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£448.95 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 £448.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 46 Year Old 1978 (cask 18425) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Port Dundas 46 Year Old 1978 (cask 18425) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts