Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 23046) - Mackillop's Choice vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 23046) - Mackillop's ChoiceTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlen GrantTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.7%65%
Age27 yr23 yr
Price£257.57£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 23046) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 23046) - Mackillop's Choice

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).

Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 23046) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £258 vs £344.

For beginners: Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 23046) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 23046) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +More affordable (£257.57 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • 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 £257.57)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 23046) - Mackillop's Choice 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1989 (cask 23046) - Mackillop's Choice

VanillaHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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