Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Hermitage
£411
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hermitage | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £411 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
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 £411.
For beginners: Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£411 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 £411)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Hermitage?
Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts