BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Benriach
★ 5.00
£325
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59% | 65% |
| Age | 35 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £325.19 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt is better value at £325 vs £344.
For beginners: BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£325.19 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £325.19)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts