Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryYamazakiTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£399£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

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 £399.

For beginners: Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 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 £399)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

New WoodVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetative

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