BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£299
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.4% | 65% |
| Age | 18 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish 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 BenRiach 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 3607) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts