Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Tomintoul
£283
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 65% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £282.85 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt is better value at £283 vs £344.
For beginners: Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Pros
- +More affordable (£282.85 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — 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 £282.85)
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt 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 Tomintoul 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts