Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene WhiskyTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryStrathmillTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54%65%
Age32 yr23 yr
Price£558.03£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene 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 £558.

For beginners: Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£558.03 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 £558.03)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Strathmill?

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Skene Whisky

HoneyVanillaOld WoodNuttyToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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