Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£247

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 65% |
| Age | 33 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £247 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi) is better value at £247 vs £344.
For beginners: Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£247 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — 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 £247)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi) 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 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts