Ben Nevis 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Ben Nevis 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBen NevisTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.8%65%
Age25 yr23 yr
Price£259.95£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Ben Nevis 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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).

Ben Nevis 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £260 vs £344.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£259.95 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £259.95)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Ben Nevis 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

YeastyHoneyOld WoodToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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