The Dublin Liberties 16 Year Old Keeper's Coin vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

The Dublin Liberties 16 Year Old Keeper's CoinTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryThe Dublin LibertiesTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%65%
Age16 yr23 yr
Price£270£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Dublin Liberties 16 Year Old Keeper's Coin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value19/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

The Dublin Liberties 16 Year Old Keeper's Coin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Dublin Liberties 16 Year Old Keeper's Coin is better value at £270 vs £344.

For beginners: The Dublin Liberties 16 Year Old Keeper's Coin is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Dublin Liberties 16 Year Old Keeper's Coin

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£270 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £270)

Who should buy The?

The Dublin Liberties 16 Year Old Keeper's Coin 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 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 The Dublin Liberties 16 Year Old Keeper's Coin

SherriedDried FruitVanillaChocolateToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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