Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Bowmore
£338
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 65% |
| Age | 22 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £337.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish is better value at £338 vs £344.
For beginners: Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£337.95 vs £344.14)
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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £337.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish 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 Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts