Cameronbridge 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 15232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 15232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cameron Bridge
★ 5.00
£323
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Cameronbridge 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 15232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Teaninich |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 65% |
| Age | 43 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £323.48 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 15232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Cameronbridge 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 15232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Cameronbridge 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 15232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £323 vs £344.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 15232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 15232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£323.48 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (43 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £323.48)
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 15232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Cameronbridge 43 Year Old 1978 (cask 15232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts