Royal Brackla 20 Year Old 1998 Double Cask - The Exceptional Cask Series vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 20 Year Old 1998 Double Cask - The Exceptional Cask Series
Brackla
£350
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Royal Brackla 20 Year Old 1998 Double Cask - The Exceptional Cask Series | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.9% | 65% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £350 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla 20 Year Old 1998 Double Cask - The Exceptional Cask Series
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Royal Brackla 20 Year Old 1998 Double Cask - The Exceptional Cask Series
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £350.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 20 Year Old 1998 Double Cask - The Exceptional Cask Series is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 20 Year Old 1998 Double Cask - The Exceptional Cask Series
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£350 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 £350)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 20 Year Old 1998 Double Cask - The Exceptional Cask Series 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 Royal Brackla 20 Year Old 1998 Double Cask - The Exceptional Cask Series
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts