Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Wood vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Wood
Springbank
★ 4.00
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Wood | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Teaninich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 65% |
| Age | 8 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Wood
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Wood
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.
For beginners: Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Wood is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Wood
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Wood suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Hazelburn 8 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Wood
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts