Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryTeaninichTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.9%65%
Age40 yr23 yr
Price£448.45£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner55/100
Value11/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £448.

For beginners: Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£448.45 vs £344.14)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£344.14 vs £448.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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 Teaninich 40 Year Old 1973 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitNuttyToasted

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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