Benriach 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 1031) - Moscatel Cask Finish vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 1031) - Moscatel Cask Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£365
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Benriach 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 1031) - Moscatel Cask Finish | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 65% |
| Age | 36 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £365.16 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 1031) - Moscatel Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Benriach 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 1031) - Moscatel Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £365.
For beginners: Benriach 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 1031) - Moscatel Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benriach 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 1031) - Moscatel Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£365.16 vs £344.14)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £365.16)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 1031) - Moscatel Cask Finish 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 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 1031) - Moscatel Cask Finish
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts