Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBladnochTeaninich
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.2%65%
Age15 yr23 yr
Price£399£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — 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 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - (cask 50.31) (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

VanillaHoney

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetative

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