BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes
Benriach
£255
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.2% | 65% |
| Age | 34 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £254.5 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes is better value at £255 vs £344.
For beginners: BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£254.5 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −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 £254.5)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes 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 BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts