Balvenie 15 Year Old 1988 (cask 3321) 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 1988 (cask 3321) Single Barrel
Balvenie
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Balvenie 15 Year Old 1988 (cask 3321) Single Barrel | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.8% | 65% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1988 (cask 3321) Single Barrel
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1988 (cask 3321) 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 £399.
For beginners: Balvenie 15 Year Old 1988 (cask 3321) Single Barrel is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1988 (cask 3321) Single Barrel
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 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 £399)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1988 (cask 3321) Single Barrel 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 Balvenie 15 Year Old 1988 (cask 3321) Single Barrel
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts