Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15619) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15619) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryCarsebridgeTeaninich
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV51.3%65%
Age45 yr23 yr
Price£405.96£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15619) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15619) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £406.

For beginners: Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15619) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15619) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (45 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£405.96 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 £405.96)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Carsebridge?

Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15619) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.

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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15619) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodOilyToastedNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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