Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old PX Finish - Fèis Ìle 2006 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old PX Finish - Fèis Ìle 2006Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBunnahabhainTeaninich
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.6%65%
Age14 yr23 yr
Price£299£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old PX Finish - Fèis Ìle 2006

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old PX Finish - Fèis Ìle 2006

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).

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old PX Finish - Fèis Ìle 2006 is better value at £299 vs £344.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old PX Finish - Fèis Ìle 2006 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old PX Finish - Fèis Ìle 2006

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.6%) — 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 14 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old PX Finish - Fèis Ìle 2006 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 Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old PX Finish - Fèis Ìle 2006

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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