Crabbie 28 Year Old 1992 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Crabbie 28 Year Old 1992Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryJohn Crabbie & Co.Teaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.5%65%
Age28 yr23 yr
Price£299£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Crabbie 28 Year Old 1992

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Crabbie 28 Year Old 1992

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).

Crabbie 28 Year Old 1992 is better value at £299 vs £344.

For beginners: Crabbie 28 Year Old 1992 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Crabbie 28 Year Old 1992

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
  • +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 £299)

Who should buy Crabbie?

Crabbie 28 Year Old 1992 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Crabbie 28 Year Old 1992

SherriedDried FruitToastedNuttyOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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