Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Edradour
£269
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 65% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £268.5 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured is better value at £269 vs £344.
For beginners: Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Pros
- +More affordable (£268.5 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 vs £268.5)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured 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 Edradour 21 Year Old 2003 Bourbon Barrel Matured
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts