Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013)
Tomintoul
★ 4.00
£280
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | 36 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £279.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013) is better value at £280 vs £344.
For beginners: Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£279.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £279.95)
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Tomintoul 36 Year Old 1976 (bottled 2013)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts