Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Curtis | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 65% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Curtis?
Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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
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