Glenturret 35 Year Old 1977 (Three Rivers) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1977 (Three Rivers)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlenturretTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%65%
Age35 yr23 yr
Price£450£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1977 (Three Rivers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value11/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1977 (Three Rivers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £450.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old 1977 (Three Rivers) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1977 (Three Rivers)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£450 vs £344.14)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £450)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1977 (Three Rivers) 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 Glenturret 35 Year Old 1977 (Three Rivers)

Old WoodSherriedHoneyDried FruitTobacco

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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