Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryYoichiTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62%65%
Age23 yr23 yr
Price£332.48£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)

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).

Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459) is better value at £332 vs £344.

For beginners: Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£332.48 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62%) — 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 £332.48)

Who should buy Yoichi?

Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459) 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 Yoichi 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 129459)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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