Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask StrengthTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBenromachTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.6%65%
Age24 yr23 yr
Price£299£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength

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).

Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength is better value at £299 vs £344.

For beginners: Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
  • 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 £299)

Who should buy Benromach?

Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength 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 Benromach 24 Year Old 1980 (bottled 2004) Cask Strength

SherriedOld WoodChocolateHoneyToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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