Knappogue Castle 1995 vs Teaninich 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 312993, 312995 & 713957) Small Batch (James Eadie)

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

Knappogue Castle 1995Teaninich 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 312993, 312995 & 713957) Small Batch (James Eadie)
DistilleryKnappogue CastleTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr9 yr
Price£42.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Knappogue Castle 1995

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 312993, 312995 & 713957) Small Batch (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Knappogue Castle 1995

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 312993, 312995 & 713957) Small Batch (James Eadie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Knappogue Castle 1995 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 312993, 312995 & 713957) Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £43 vs £43.

For beginners: Knappogue Castle 1995 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Knappogue Castle 1995

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 312993, 312995 & 713957) Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Knappogue?

Knappogue Castle 1995 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2013 (casks 312993, 312995 & 713957) Small Batch (James Eadie) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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