Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryJohn Crabbie & Co.Teaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.2%65%
Age25 yr23 yr
Price£299£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994 is better value at £299 vs £344.

For beginners: Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)

Who should buy Crabbie?

Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994 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 Crabbie 25 Year Old 1994

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOld WoodTobacco

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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