Cognac Park Millesimes Fin Bois 1976 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Cognac Park Millesimes Fin Bois 1976Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryParkTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£317£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Cognac Park Millesimes Fin Bois 1976

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Cognac Park Millesimes Fin Bois 1976

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).

Cognac Park Millesimes Fin Bois 1976 is better value at £317 vs £344.

For beginners: Cognac Park Millesimes Fin Bois 1976 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Cognac Park Millesimes Fin Bois 1976

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£317 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 £317)

Who should buy Cognac?

Cognac Park Millesimes Fin Bois 1976 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 Cognac Park Millesimes Fin Bois 1976

Dried FruitToastedHoneyOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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