Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryClynelishTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.7%65%
Age22 yr23 yr
Price£412.57£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

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).

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £413.

For beginners: Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£412.57 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 £412.57)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) 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 Clynelish 22 Year Old 1993 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)

LeatherySmokeyToastedOld WoodOily

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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