Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryCarsebridgeTeaninich
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV40.9%65%
Age46 yr23 yr
Price£262.13£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

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).

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is better value at £262 vs £344.

For beginners: Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£262.13 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (46 vs 23 years)

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £262.13)

Who should buy Carsebridge?

Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Carsebridge 46 Year Old 1970 (cask 38243) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

OilyOld WoodToastedVanilla

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyVegetativeFresh Fruit

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