Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898)
Benriach
£295
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 65% |
| Age | 26 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £295.31 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898) is better value at £295 vs £344.
For beginners: Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898)
Pros
- +More affordable (£295.31 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (26 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 £295.31)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts