SMWS 62.10 23 Year Old 1979 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| SMWS 62.10 23 Year Old 1979 | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenlochy | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% | 65% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £500 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 62.10 23 Year Old 1979
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
SMWS 62.10 23 Year Old 1979
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 £500.
For beginners: SMWS 62.10 23 Year Old 1979 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
SMWS 62.10 23 Year Old 1979
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£500 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 £500)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 62.10 23 Year Old 1979 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 SMWS 62.10 23 Year Old 1979
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts