Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBunnahabhainTeaninich
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.5%65%
Age31 yr23 yr
Price£417.35£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £417.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£417.35 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 £417.35)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolateLeathery

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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