Benrinnes 21 Year Old (Special Release 2024) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 21 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Benrinnes
£310
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Benrinnes 21 Year Old (Special Release 2024) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 65% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £310 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 21 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Benrinnes 21 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 21 Year Old (Special Release 2024) is better value at £310 vs £344.
For beginners: Benrinnes 21 Year Old (Special Release 2024) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 21 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Pros
- +More affordable (£310 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £310)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 21 Year Old (Special Release 2024) 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 (Special Release 2024)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts