Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old Westering Home - Fèis Ìle 2014 vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old Westering Home - Fèis Ìle 2014
Bunnahabhain
£399
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old Westering Home - Fèis Ìle 2014 | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 65% |
| Age | 17 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old Westering Home - Fèis Ìle 2014
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old Westering Home - Fèis Ìle 2014
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 £399.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old Westering Home - Fèis Ìle 2014 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old Westering Home - Fèis Ìle 2014
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 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 £399)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old Westering Home - Fèis Ìle 2014 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
Both taste of
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