Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point
Arran
£350
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Teaninich |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 65% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £350 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £350.
For beginners: Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £344.14)
- −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 affordable (£344.14 vs £350)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Arran 23 Year Old - Explorers Series Volume 4 - Drumadoon Point
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts