Blanton's Special Reserve vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blanton's Special Reserve
Blanton's
★ 4.38
£250
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Blanton's Special Reserve | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blanton's | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.38/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blanton's Special Reserve
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Blanton's Special Reserve
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.38).
Blanton's Special Reserve is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: Blanton's Special Reserve is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Blanton's Special Reserve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £250)
Who should buy Blanton's?
Blanton's Special Reserve is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Special Reserve
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts