Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year MarriageTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryColonel EH TaylorTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50%65%
Age18 yr23 yr
Price£250£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage

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).

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage is better value at £250 vs £344.

For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage

Pros

  • +More affordable (£250 vs £344.14)
  • +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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £250)

Who should buy Colonel?

Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Colonel EH Taylor 18 Year Marriage

VanillaNew WoodHoneyToastedNutty

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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