Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryCameron BridgeTeaninich
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV56.2%65%
Age26 yr23 yr
Price£275£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value18/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) is better value at £275 vs £344.

For beginners: Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£275 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £275)

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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 Cameronbridge 26 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

VanillaHoneyToastedOld WoodNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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