Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old
Ardbeg
★ 4.14
£499
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.2% | 65% |
| Age | 19 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £499 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.14/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £499.
For beginners: Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£499 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 £499)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts