Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Aultmore
£315
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 65% |
| Age | 29 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £314.96 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £315 vs £344.
For beginners: Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£314.96 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
- +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 £314.96)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts