Braeval 30 Year Old (cask 15542) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braeval 30 Year Old (cask 15542) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
★ 5.00
£366
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Braeval 30 Year Old (cask 15542) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 65% |
| Age | 30 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £366 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Braeval 30 Year Old (cask 15542) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Braeval 30 Year Old (cask 15542) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £366.
For beginners: Braeval 30 Year Old (cask 15542) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Braeval 30 Year Old (cask 15542) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£366 vs £344.14)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £366)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Braeval?
Braeval 30 Year Old (cask 15542) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
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 Braeval 30 Year Old (cask 15542) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts