Dalmore 18 Year Old (2022 Edition) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2022 Edition)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryDalmoreTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%65%
Age18 yr23 yr
Price£279.94£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2022 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2022 Edition)

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).

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2022 Edition) is better value at £280 vs £344.

For beginners: Dalmore 18 Year Old (2022 Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2022 Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£279.94 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £279.94)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2022 Edition) 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

Only Dalmore 18 Year Old (2022 Edition)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitCooked FruitVanilla

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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