Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Benriach
£550
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.1% | 65% |
| Age | 33 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £549.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £550.
For beginners: Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£549.95 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 £549.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 33 Year Old 1990 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts