Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryLaphroaigTeaninich
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.3%65%
Age19 yr23 yr
Price£399£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company)

Smoke67/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £399.

For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 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 £399)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 19 years)

Cons

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

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company) 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.

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 Laphroaig 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 29.279) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalSherriedLeatheryKippery

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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