Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
Aberlour
£425
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.4% | 65% |
| Age | 33 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £424.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
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 £425.
For beginners: Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£424.95 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 £424.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts