Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Auchentoshan
£250
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Teaninich |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 65% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak is better value at £250 vs £344.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £250)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak 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 Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts