Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood
Balvenie
★ 4.27
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 65% |
| Age | 17 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.27/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.27).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.
For beginners: Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 17 Year Old DoubleWood is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 17 Year Old DoubleWood
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts