Laballe Bas Armagnac 1974 / Bot.2026 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1974 / Bot.2026
Laballe
£340
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Laballe Bas Armagnac 1974 / Bot.2026 | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laballe | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £340 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1974 / Bot.2026
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1974 / Bot.2026
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1974 / Bot.2026 is better value at £340 vs £344.
For beginners: Laballe Bas Armagnac 1974 / Bot.2026 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1974 / Bot.2026
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£340 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £340)
Who should buy Laballe?
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1974 / Bot.2026 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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 Laballe Bas Armagnac 1974 / Bot.2026
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts