Ledaig 1997 / 24 Year Old / Blackadder Statement No.46 Island Whisky vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Ledaig 1997 / 24 Year Old / Blackadder Statement No.46 Island WhiskyTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryLedaigTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£453£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Ledaig 1997 / 24 Year Old / Blackadder Statement No.46 Island Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Ledaig 1997 / 24 Year Old / Blackadder Statement No.46 Island 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 £453.

For beginners: Ledaig 1997 / 24 Year Old / Blackadder Statement No.46 Island Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Ledaig 1997 / 24 Year Old / Blackadder Statement No.46 Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£453 vs £344.14)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £453)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 1997 / 24 Year Old / Blackadder Statement No.46 Island 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 Ledaig 1997 / 24 Year Old / Blackadder Statement No.46 Island Whisky

SmokeyLeatheryOld WoodMedicinal

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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