Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & SingleTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistillerySingle & SingleTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.3%65%
Age32 yr23 yr
Price£254.95£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single

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).

Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single is better value at £255 vs £344.

For beginners: Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£254.95 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £254.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Cambridge?

Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single

SherriedSmokeyOld WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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