Bowmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bowmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryBowmoreTeaninich
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.6%65%
Age27 yr23 yr
Price£342.95£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Bowmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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).

Bowmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £343 vs £344.

For beginners: Bowmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bowmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£342.95 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £342.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Bowmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyOld WoodDried FruitLeatheryMedicinal

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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