Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 285/21) - Notting Hill Gate vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 285/21) - Notting Hill GateTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBimberTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£299£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 285/21) - Notting Hill Gate

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 285/21) - Notting Hill Gate

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).

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 285/21) - Notting Hill Gate is better value at £299 vs £344.

For beginners: Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 285/21) - Notting Hill Gate is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 285/21) - Notting Hill Gate

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 285/21) - Notting Hill Gate 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 Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 285/21) - Notting Hill Gate

SherriedHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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