Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tomatin
£250
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 65% |
| Age | 36 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −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 £249.95)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Tomatin 36 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts