Glen Scotia 21 Year Old vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glen Scotia 21 Year OldTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryGlen ScotiaTeaninich
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%65%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£260£344.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Scotia 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value19/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Glen Scotia 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 21 Year Old is better value at £260 vs £344.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£260 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £260)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Glen Scotia 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeatheryOld Wood

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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