Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistillerySpringbankTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.4%65%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£321£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi) is better value at £321 vs £344.

For beginners: Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£321 vs £344.14)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £321)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Springbank 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 12) (Adelphi)

SmokeyOld WoodLeatherySherried

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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