Miyagikyo Moscatel Wood Finish (bottled 2017) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo Moscatel Wood Finish (bottled 2017)
Miyagikyo
£350
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Miyagikyo Moscatel Wood Finish (bottled 2017) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £350 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Miyagikyo Moscatel Wood Finish (bottled 2017)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Miyagikyo Moscatel Wood Finish (bottled 2017)
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 £350.
For beginners: Miyagikyo Moscatel Wood Finish (bottled 2017) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Miyagikyo Moscatel Wood Finish (bottled 2017)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 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 £350)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Miyagikyo?
Miyagikyo Moscatel Wood Finish (bottled 2017) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Miyagikyo Moscatel Wood Finish (bottled 2017)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts