Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald)
Tomatin
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.3% | 65% |
| Age | 30 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £399.
For beginners: Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £344.14)
- −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 affordable (£344.14 vs £399)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts