Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Auchroisk
£298
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £298 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) is better value at £298 vs £344.
For beginners: Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£298 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — 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 £298)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1990 (Special Release 2016)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts