Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge' vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge'
Glenglassaugh
★ 5.00
£287
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge' | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenglassaugh | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.6% | 65% |
| Age | 35 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £287.1 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge'
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge'
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge' is better value at £287 vs £344.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge' is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge'
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£287.1 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £287.1)
Who should buy Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge' 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 Glenglassaugh 35 Year Old - The Chosen Few 'Ronnie Routledge'
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts