Chateau de Beaulon 1980 Cognac vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chateau de Beaulon 1980 Cognac
Chateau de Beaulon
£322
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Chateau de Beaulon 1980 Cognac | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chateau de Beaulon | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £322 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chateau de Beaulon 1980 Cognac
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Chateau de Beaulon 1980 Cognac
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chateau de Beaulon 1980 Cognac is better value at £322 vs £344.
For beginners: Chateau de Beaulon 1980 Cognac is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Chateau de Beaulon 1980 Cognac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£322 vs £344.14)
- +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 £322)
Who should buy Chateau?
Chateau de Beaulon 1980 Cognac is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Chateau de Beaulon 1980 Cognac
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts