Springbank 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 426) (Adelphi) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 426) (Adelphi)
Springbank
£450
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Springbank 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 426) (Adelphi) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Teaninich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 65% |
| Age | 22 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £450 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 426) (Adelphi)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Springbank 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 426) (Adelphi)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £450.
For beginners: Springbank 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 426) (Adelphi) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Springbank 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 426) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£450 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 £450)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 426) (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Springbank 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 426) (Adelphi)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts