Benriach 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benriach 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Benriach
£278

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Benriach 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £278 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Benriach 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £278 vs £344.
For beginners: Benriach 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benriach 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£278 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £278)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts