Prunier 1986 / Fins Bois vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Prunier 1986 / Fins BoisTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryPrunierTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£273£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Prunier 1986 / Fins Bois

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Prunier 1986 / Fins Bois

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).

Prunier 1986 / Fins Bois is better value at £273 vs £344.

For beginners: Prunier 1986 / Fins Bois is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Prunier 1986 / Fins Bois

Pros

  • +More affordable (£273 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £273)

Who should buy Prunier?

Prunier 1986 / Fins Bois 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 Prunier 1986 / Fins Bois

Dried FruitOld WoodFragant

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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