Clynelish 26 Year Old 1995 (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 26 Year Old 1995 (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Clynelish
£400
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Clynelish 26 Year Old 1995 (The Single Malts of Scotland) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.7% | 65% |
| Age | 26 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 26 Year Old 1995 (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Clynelish 26 Year Old 1995 (The Single Malts of Scotland)
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 £400.
For beginners: Clynelish 26 Year Old 1995 (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 26 Year Old 1995 (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399.95 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 £399.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 26 Year Old 1995 (The Single Malts of Scotland) 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 26 Year Old 1995 (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts