Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryTeelingTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%65%
Age24 yr23 yr
Price£315£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474)

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).

Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474) is better value at £315 vs £344.

For beginners: Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£315 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • 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 £315)

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474) 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 Teeling Vintage Reserve 24 Year Old Single Malt (cask 8474)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateLeathery

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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