Arran Malt & Music Festival 2021 - 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 1413) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Arran Malt & Music Festival 2021 - 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 1413)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryArranTeaninich
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.3%65%
Age24 yr23 yr
Price£399£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Arran Malt & Music Festival 2021 - 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 1413)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Arran Malt & Music Festival 2021 - 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 1413)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Arran Malt & Music Festival 2021 - 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 1413) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Arran Malt & Music Festival 2021 - 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 1413)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Arran?

Arran Malt & Music Festival 2021 - 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 1413) 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 Arran Malt & Music Festival 2021 - 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 1413)

SherriedHoneyVanillaOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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