Glengoyne 31 Year Old 1972 (cask 2970) - Single Cask vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 31 Year Old 1972 (cask 2970) - Single Cask
Glengoyne
£395
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glengoyne 31 Year Old 1972 (cask 2970) - Single Cask | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 65% |
| Age | 31 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £395 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 31 Year Old 1972 (cask 2970) - Single Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glengoyne 31 Year Old 1972 (cask 2970) - Single Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £395.
For beginners: Glengoyne 31 Year Old 1972 (cask 2970) - Single Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 31 Year Old 1972 (cask 2970) - Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£395 vs £344.14)
- −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 affordable (£344.14 vs £395)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 31 Year Old 1972 (cask 2970) - Single Cask 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 Glengoyne 31 Year Old 1972 (cask 2970) - Single Cask
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts