Benriach 30 Year Old Authenticus Peated Speyside Whisky vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Benriach 30 Year Old Authenticus Peated Speyside WhiskyTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBenriachTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£550£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 30 Year Old Authenticus Peated Speyside Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Benriach 30 Year Old Authenticus Peated Speyside Whisky

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).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £550.

For beginners: Benriach 30 Year Old Authenticus Peated Speyside Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Benriach 30 Year Old Authenticus Peated Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£550 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 £550)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 30 Year Old Authenticus Peated Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Benriach 30 Year Old Authenticus Peated Speyside Whisky

SmokeyHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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