Blanton's Red Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blanton's Red Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market)
Blanton's
£250
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Blanton's Red Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blanton's | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blanton's Red Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Blanton's Red Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blanton's Red Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market) is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: Blanton's Red Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blanton's Red Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market)
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 £250)
Who should buy Blanton's?
Blanton's Red Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
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 Blanton's Red Label Single Barrel (Japanese Market)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts