Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013)
Benriach
£369
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.6% | 65% |
| Age | 37 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £368.66 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013)
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 £369.
For beginners: Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£368.66 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 £368.66)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 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 Benriach 37 Year Old 1976 (cask 2013)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts