Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£293
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 65% |
| Age | 30 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £293 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £293 vs £344.
For beginners: Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£293 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
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 £293)
Who should buy Black?
Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) 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 Black Bull 30 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts