Redbreast 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 30837) - Oloroso Cask vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Redbreast 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 30837) - Oloroso Cask
Redbreast
£350
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Redbreast 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 30837) - Oloroso Cask | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Redbreast | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 65% |
| Age | 18 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £350 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Redbreast 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 30837) - Oloroso Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Redbreast 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 30837) - Oloroso Cask
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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 £350.
For beginners: Redbreast 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 30837) - Oloroso Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Redbreast 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 30837) - Oloroso Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£350 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 £350)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Redbreast?
Redbreast 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 30837) - Oloroso Cask 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.
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 Redbreast 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 30837) - Oloroso Cask
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts