Balvenie 15 Year Old 1983 (cask 4605) Single Barrel vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1983 (cask 4605) Single Barrel
Balvenie
£450
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Balvenie 15 Year Old 1983 (cask 4605) Single Barrel | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 65% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £450 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1983 (cask 4605) Single Barrel
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1983 (cask 4605) Single Barrel
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 £450.
For beginners: Balvenie 15 Year Old 1983 (cask 4605) Single Barrel is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1983 (cask 4605) Single Barrel
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£450 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 £450)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1983 (cask 4605) Single Barrel 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 Balvenie 15 Year Old 1983 (cask 4605) Single Barrel
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts