Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Aultmore
★ 3.00
£350
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £350 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £350.
For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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