Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryHighland ParkTeaninich
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%65%
Age25 yr23 yr
Price£465£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner65/100
Value11/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £465.

For beginners: Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£465 vs £344.14)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £465)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)

SherriedOld WoodVanillaHoneySmokey

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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