Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask
Balvenie
★ 4.82
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask | 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 | 4.82/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.82).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.
For beginners: Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 17 Year Old Peated Cask 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 Peated Cask
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts