Benriach 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 7423) Cask Edition - Virgin Oak Barrel vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 7423) Cask Edition - Virgin Oak Barrel
Benriach
£290
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Benriach 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 7423) Cask Edition - Virgin Oak Barrel | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 65% |
| Age | 24 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £289.52 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 7423) Cask Edition - Virgin Oak Barrel
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Benriach 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 7423) Cask Edition - Virgin Oak Barrel
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 7423) Cask Edition - Virgin Oak Barrel is better value at £290 vs £344.
For beginners: Benriach 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 7423) Cask Edition - Virgin Oak Barrel is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Benriach 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 7423) Cask Edition - Virgin Oak Barrel
Pros
- +More affordable (£289.52 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £289.52)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 7423) Cask Edition - Virgin Oak Barrel 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
Only Benriach 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 7423) Cask Edition - Virgin Oak Barrel
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts