Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | D'arcy's | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 65% |
| Age | 17 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £269.78 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old is better value at £270 vs £344.
For beginners: Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£269.78 vs £344.14)
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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £269.78)
Who should buy Matt?
Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Matt D’Arcy & Co. 17 Year Old
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts