Strathmill 25 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2014) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 25 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2014)
Strathmill
★ 2.50
£268
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Strathmill 25 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2014) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.4% | 65% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £267.61 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 2.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 25 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2014)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Strathmill 25 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2014)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.50).
Strathmill 25 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £268 vs £344.
For beginners: Strathmill 25 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2014) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 25 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +More affordable (£267.61 vs £344.14)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (2.5 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £267.61)
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 25 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2014) 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
Only Strathmill 25 Year Old 1988 (Special Release 2014)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts