Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Mortlach
£555
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 65% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £555 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £555.
For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£555 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 £555)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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 Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts