Glenburgie 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.

Glenburgie 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlenburgieTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%65%
Age27 yr23 yr
Price£249.95£344.14
Rating5.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glenburgie 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).

Glenburgie 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £250 vs £344.

For beginners: Glenburgie 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£249.95 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • 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 £249.95)

Who should buy Glenburgie?

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

Old WoodSherriedHoneyVanillaNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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