Blended Scotch Whisky 46 Year Old 1969 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.86 (Decadent Drinks) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Scotch Whisky 46 Year Old 1969 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.86 (Decadent Drinks)
Decadent Drinks
£350
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Blended Scotch Whisky 46 Year Old 1969 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.86 (Decadent Drinks) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Decadent Drinks | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.6% | 65% |
| Age | 46 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £349.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Scotch Whisky 46 Year Old 1969 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.86 (Decadent Drinks)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Blended Scotch Whisky 46 Year Old 1969 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.86 (Decadent Drinks)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £350.
For beginners: Blended Scotch Whisky 46 Year Old 1969 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.86 (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Blended Scotch Whisky 46 Year Old 1969 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.86 (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£349.95 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 £349.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Scotch Whisky 46 Year Old 1969 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.86 (Decadent Drinks) 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 Blended Scotch Whisky 46 Year Old 1969 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.86 (Decadent Drinks)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts