Johnnie Walker Blue Label - The Casks Edition (1L) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - The Casks Edition (1L)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerTeaninich
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV55.8%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£399£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - The Casks Edition (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value13/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - The Casks Edition (1L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - The Casks Edition (1L) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - The Casks Edition (1L)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £399)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - The Casks Edition (1L) 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 Johnnie Walker Blue Label - The Casks Edition (1L)

SherriedVanillaDried FruitOld WoodToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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