Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de AgaveTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryPal’almaTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£258£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave

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).

Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave is better value at £258 vs £344.

For beginners: Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£258 vs £344.14)

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 £258)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Pal’alma?

Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave

OilySmokeyCooked VegetableNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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