Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Carsebridge
£432
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Teaninich |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 65% |
| Age | 46 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £431.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £432.
For beginners: Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£431.95 vs £344.14)
- −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 affordable (£344.14 vs £431.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1976 (cask 17961) Chinese Year Of The Dragon - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts