Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland WhiskyTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBladnochTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£416£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky

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 £416.

For beginners: Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£416 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 £416)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Bladnoch 2001 / 22 Year Old / Amontillado Sherry Cask #3207 Lowland Whisky

SherriedNuttyDried FruitToastedOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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