Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caledonian
★ 5.00
£347
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 65% |
| Age | 40 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £346.89 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £347.
For beginners: Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£346.89 vs £344.14)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £346.89)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11213) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts