Mannochmore 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mannochmore 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Mannochmore
★ 4.50
£299
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Mannochmore 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mannochmore | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mannochmore 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Mannochmore 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Mannochmore 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Mannochmore 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mannochmore 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)
Who should buy Mannochmore?
Mannochmore 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) 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 Mannochmore 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts