Crabbie 30 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Crabbie 30 Year OldTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryJohn Crabbie & Co.Teaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44%65%
Age30 yr23 yr
Price£558.95£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Crabbie 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Crabbie 30 Year Old

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 £559.

For beginners: Crabbie 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Crabbie 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£558.95 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 £558.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Crabbie?

Crabbie 30 Year Old 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 30 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitToastedTobaccoLeathery

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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