Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark
Highland Park
★ 4.89
£299
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Teaninich |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.9% | 65% |
| Age | 17 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 4.89/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.89).
Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark is better value at £299 vs £344.
For beginners: Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299 vs £344.14)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £299)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark 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 Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts