Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryStrathmillTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.1%65%
Age32 yr23 yr
Price£408.68£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £409.

For beginners: Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£408.68 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 £408.68)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Strathmill?

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits) 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.

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 Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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