Bimber The 1st Peated Release vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bimber The 1st Peated ReleaseTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBimberTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.1%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£299£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Bimber The 1st Peated Release

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bimber The 1st Peated Release

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).

Bimber The 1st Peated Release is better value at £299 vs £344.

For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Bimber The 1st Peated Release

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — 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 £299)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber The 1st Peated Release 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 Bimber The 1st Peated Release

SmokeyToastedNew WoodMedicinal

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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