Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBenrinnesTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.9%65%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£399£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £399.

For beginners: Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 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 £399)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) 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 Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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