Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Auchentoshan
£328
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Teaninich |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 65% |
| Age | 22 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £328 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £328 vs £344.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£328 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £328)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 3) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts